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slow cooker curried turkey thighs in a bowl

Slow Cooker Curried Turkey Thighs

Manitoba Turkey Producers
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 lbs turkey thighs Granny's, bone-in, skin removed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee*
  • 2 cups onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 can light coconut milk 400 mL
  • 1 can low sodium whole tomatoes 796 mL, drained and pureed
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 4 cups baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large pot and brown the onions slowly, stirring until they turn golden brown.
  • Add garlic, ginger and all spices and seasonings. Continue to stir for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skin from the turkey thighs and add to pot. Add coconut milk.
  • Drain tomatoes, puree in a food processor and then add to the pot.
  • Transfer all ingredients from pot to the slow cooker. Place lid on slow cooker then cook on low setting for 5 hours.
  • Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water, then carefully stir into curry. Stir in spinach and set to high for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with steamed basmati rice, naan bread and chutney.

Notes

*Ghee is made from clarified butter and is widely used in Indian cuisine. It can be found in East Indian specialty store.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSodium: 230mg
Keyword Wings, Thighs & Drums
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