{"id":34515,"date":"2021-08-07T12:07:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T17:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=34515"},"modified":"2024-09-17T12:10:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T17:10:07","slug":"creamy-coconut-ground-turkey-potato-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/creamy-coconut-ground-turkey-potato-curry","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Coconut Ground Turkey Potato Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This simple delicious recipe combines lean ground turkey with cubes of potato in a rich creamy coconut curry sauce that is packed with flavour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ground Turkey Curry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now I know you may be thinking - no no just no, but trust me when I say this ground turkey curry is so delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I do occasionally put together what might seem the weirdest of concoctions, but hey some of my best creations in the kitchen, have come from me throwing together a few different ingredients and combining them with some seasoning or spices that I think will compliment them for a nice sauce etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there is one thing I hate it is food waste. So I will often do a check of my fridge and pantry to see what needs to be used up. For this recipe, it was some ground turkey and delicious yellow flesh potatoes (Yukon golds) and I really fancied a curry and well who says curry has to be typical ingredients? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I use a different ground meat (mince)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What if you don't like ground turkey (mince)? Can it be swapped for another kind? There is no reason why not - if you want to swap the turkey for chicken, pork or beef mince then give it a go, that is the beauty of recipes like these where you can slightly adapt or change things to your taste. I actually think some ground beef would work amazing in this too. I love Keema Curry and while the flavours are a little different in this recipe, beef taste amazing in this sauce. I make actually try that next time I make it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer, you could even use chicken breast or thigh pieces. Those would actually be amazing in this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Type of Potatoes for Curry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When adding potatoes to a curry I prefer to choose a waxy or semi waxy variety as they soak up the flavour but still hold their shape. Floury potatoes tend to disintegrate fast into the sauce and you want these to still have a bite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite type of potato to use in recipes like this is a yellow fleshed potato called Yukon Golds. If you live in the UK look for a variety called Elfe which are the closest to these. If you can't find those then swap for any waxy type of potato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Types of Coconut Milk.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are generally three types of coconut milk available. Regular (canned), light (canned) and then coconut milk which comes in a carton, which is typically used as a dairy free option to regular milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So which one is best for curry? When it comes to curries, I like to go for the canned varieties and usually regular, it's much creamier and you really don't need much. Light just means a higher water ratio and doesn't always yield the same creamy velvety sauce. But use which either of this two you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don't recommend the cartoned coconut milk, it's far to watery and you won't get the same result for the sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vegetables for Curry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I often like to add some kind of vegetables to my curry and it is usually what I have that needs to be used up, so for this it was some chopped courgette (zucchini) as well as some peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of a curry is you really can add any vegetables you like and it's a great way to use up what you have. So don't be afraid to swap out things or add a few things. The only thing you have to be careful of is the ratio, as you don't want so much vegetables that you have very little sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Cook Perfect White Rice. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this curry I went for some Basmati rice and fresh coriander, the perfect combination for mopping up that delicious curry sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Struggle to cook rice? I always use the 2:1 ratio. Which means how ever much rice you want double the amount in liquid. So for example 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and add to saucepan with the water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and simmer just until the water is absorbed (do not stir), then add a lid, turn off the heat and leave for 10-12 minutes. The result is Perfectly cooked rice every time. This method will work for any long grain white rice - basmati, jasmine or basic white rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Low Calorie sides for Curry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want a lower carb side or maybe you just want to keep the calories down a bit? Then this Roasted Cauliflower Rice<\/a><\/strong> is the perfect substitute for regular rice and for mopping up that sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey there is no reason why you can't dig into just a bowl of the curry too if you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other lower calories options for sides for this curry are some cubes of roasted butternut squash or I know it sounds a bit odd, but I love these Garlic Sauteed Shredded Brussel Sprouts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curry Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for some other delicious curry recipes to try? Check out these Slimming Eats favourites<\/p>\n\n\n\n