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Delia Smith's English Colonial Curry with Turkey

Delia Smith's English Colonial Curry with Turkey

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Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Serves: 4

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Description

English Colonial curry with turkey: Its sheer simplicity offers a much-needed change of gear

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the dripping and fry the onion and celery over a medium heat, tossing them around till softened and well browned at the edges.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and toss that around for a minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the flour, turmeric, ginger and curry powder to soak up all the juices.

  4. 4

    Gradually stir in the stock.

  5. 5

    When the sauce begins to bubble, add the apple, sultanas, mango chutney and grated coconut, plus some seasoning.

  6. 6

    Turn the heat down to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the turkey pieces and a squeeze of lemon juice.

  8. 8

    Stir well, put a lid on and simmer gently for a further 10 minutes to reheat the turkey.

  9. 9

    Serve with basmati rice, poppadoms, mango chutney and lime pickle.

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