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Turkey, Brown Lentil and Potato Curry

A hearty, warmly spiced curry of tender turkey chunks, earthy brown lentils and soft potatoes in a gingery tomato gravy brightened with yogurt and cilantro.

Turkey, Brown Lentil and Potato Curry

Ingredients

  • 1 lb500 gTurkey breast, boneless skinlesscut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¾ cup150 gBrown or green lentils, dryrinsed
  • 2½ small400 gRed potatoescut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1½ medium160 gYellow onionfinely chopped
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 2½ tbsp grated15 gFresh gingergrated
  • 1½ tbsp20 gCanola oil
  • 1½ tbsp10 gCurry powder
  • 2 tsp4 gGround cumin
  • ¾ tsp2 gGround turmeric
  • 14 oz400 gDiced tomatoes, canned
  • 3 cups720 gLow-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ tsp5 gSalt
  • 4 oz120 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • ⅔ cup chopped10 gFresh cilantrochopped
  • 1½ tbsp20 gLemon juice

Steps

  1. Prepare first: rinse the brown lentils, cube the turkey breast and red potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger and chop the cilantro.
  2. Heat half of the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the turkey breast and brown on two sides, about 5 minutes; it will finish cooking later. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining half of the canola oil. Cook the onion until soft and golden, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then add the curry powder, cumin and turmeric and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, brown lentils and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Add the red potatoes, cover, and simmer 15 minutes more, stirring now and then.
  7. Return the turkey breast with any juices, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes until the lentils and potatoes are tender and the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center.
  8. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Serve in bowls topped with spoonfuls of the Greek yogurt and the cilantro.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy low-sodium chicken broth labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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