Slow Cooker Turkey Curry

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Slow Cooker Turkey Curry

This Slow Cooker Turkey Curry is a comforting, hearty dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to share with family. Tender turkey drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas simmer in a rich, spiced coconut curry sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the turkey to become fall-apart tender and the vegetables to meld beautifully with the warm spices.

Prep Time15

Cook Time7

Total Time7 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 819kcal

Author: Irina

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

3 turkey drumsticks
1 large onion diced
3 medium sweet potatoes skin on, scrubbed, and cubed
2 cups canned chickpeas 1 can, drained and rinsed
2 cups diced tomatoes or crushed
2 cups coconut milk
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon hot paprika or 1 teaspoon for extra spice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garam masala
fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Place the turkey drumsticks at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top them with the sliced onion, cubed sweet potatoes, and chickpeas, evenly distributing.
3 turkey drumsticks, 3 medium sweet potatoes, 1 large onion, 2 cups canned chickpeas
In a small mixing bowl, combine the canned diced tomatoes, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and all the seasoning and spices, except for the garam masala. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly mixed into the sauce.
2 cups diced tomatoes, 2 cups coconut milk, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, ½ teaspoon hot paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey, sweet potatoes, onion, and chickpeas in the slow cooker, making sure everything is covered in the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the turkey is tender and fully cooked.
Once cooked, stir in the garam masala to enhance the flavor of the curry. The turkey bone will just slip off when you're mixing in the garam masala! Optionally, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top as a garnish.
1 tablespoon garam masala

Notes

Optionally, and if you have the extra time, sear the turkey drumsticks in a hot pan before adding them to the slow cooker. This step caramelizes the skin, giving the curry a richer taste and more robust texture.

Control the heat to suit your taste. If you prefer a milder curry, reduce the amount of hot paprika or omit it altogether. For more heat, add fresh chili peppers or cayenne.

Stirring in garam masala at the end of cooking helps preserve its fragrant, complex flavors. Adding it earlier can cause it to lose its aromatic punch.

If you're using dry chickpeas, soak them overnight to ensure they cook through properly in the slow cooker. This helps them soften and absorb the curry’s flavors better.

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