Ground Turkey, Sweet Potato & Pea Curry

Submitted by rpgaymer

"This recipe was somewhat inspired by Banriona's Recipe #408979, which I thought was a great Americanized twist on a classic Lebanese recipe. In the same vein, this is like a flavorful Indian curry crossed with a traditional stew. No rice or naan needed, as it's very filling. Perfect for a cold winter night!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 29.58 ml ghee or 29.58 ml oil
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 4 serrano peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4.92 ml salt
• 2.46 ml ground turmeric
• 4.92 ml cinnamon
• 9.85 ml ground cumin
• 4.92 ml ground cardamom
• 4.92 ml chili powder
• 29.58 ml ginger, peeled & shredded
• 453.59 g lean ground turkey
• 591.47 ml sweet potatoes, peeled & diced into bite-size pieces
• 411.06 g can coconut milk (I use the light kind)
• 118.29-236.59 ml water
• 14.79 ml tomato paste
• 14.79 ml palm sugar or 14.79 ml brown sugar
• 141.74 g frozen peas
• 2.46-4.92 ml garam masala (optional)

directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the ghee/oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, pepper and garlic for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
2. Add the salt, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, & ginger and combine well. Saute for 1 minute.
3. Add the ground turkey & stir well. Cook until meat is browned (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Add the sweet potato, coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, tomato paste and sugar. Stir well & bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through. Add the other 1/2 cup water if too much liquid gets cooked off to your liking.
5. Add the peas and garam masala, and cook just a bit more until the peas are warm. Add salt & pepper if desired; serve.

Reviews

[rrodrigues1228]

Love this recipe! I came here bc I plan on making it AGAIN but can't find my copy of it. It's forgiving, I've used ground chicken or pork; butternut or cubed pumpkin; serrano, jalapeno or green bell pepper in the past due to that's what I had in hand. It's always good but it's best with the ingredients listed. I seed the hot peppers if using & prefer it without the gram masala.

 

[patsycawley1]

I made this and it was delicious I loved the way it turned out and very simple to make and I would make it again

 

[Mike A.]

What a fantastic combination! I did JUST as you said but stuck it all in a crock pot... 5 hours later PERFECTION! The next time I do this I will throw in some chopped Pineapple. I will do this simply because it was VERY well complimented with Mango Chutney... Pineapple is a nice substitute for that.

 

[loof751]

This is a wonderful and easy to make curry! You took the rather tame flavors of ground turkey and sweet potatoes and really elevated them with all those spices. I used a jalapeno instead of the serrano as that's what I had on hand. The peas were a great addition to this too and you're right - it's very hearty, no rice needed ;) Thanks for sharing this recipe!

 

[Karen Elizabeth]

We really enjoyed this more unusual curry, I particularly liked the sweet potato, love sweet potato in curry and enjoyed the bright color! I used ground chicken, since that was what the supermarket had. As with most curries, flavours blend and improve over time, my DH had plenty left for lunch the next day and pronounced it excellent. I served this over rice, like my rice, and also made it go further! Another winner, rp, made for PRMR tag game