Turkey Mince Curry (Easy Turkey Keema Recipe)

Updated: April 2026
This turkey mince curry is a quick, easy and flavour-packed dinner that’s ready in around 30 minutes.

Made with lean turkey mince, curry paste, passata, tomatoes, peas and spinach, it’s a simple turkey keema-style curry that works brilliantly for busy weeknights.

Serve it with rice, naan breads, poppadoms, Indian mint sauce and mango chutney for an easy family curry night.

Quick Answer – How Do You Make Turkey Mince Curry?

To make turkey mince curry, fry onion, stir in curry paste, add turkey mince and cook until no pink remains. Add passata, tomatoes and peas, then simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in spinach at the end and cook until wilted.

Total cooking time is around 25 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in 30 minutes
• Uses lean turkey mince
• Great for busy weeknights
• Easy to make mild or spicy
• Packed with peas and spinach
• Perfect with rice, naan or chips

Ingredients For Turkey Mince Curry

You’ll need:

• ½ tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons curry paste
• 500g minced turkey
• 400g passata
• 150g cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 200g baby spinach, roughly chopped

Equipment Needed

You’ll need:

• chopping board
• vegetable knife
• large saucepan with lid
• tablespoon
• wooden spoon

How To Make Turkey Mince Curry

Step 1 – Fry The Onion

Add the sunflower oil to a large pan over a medium heat.

Tip in the diced onion and sauté for around 5 minutes, until softened.

Step 2 – Add Curry Paste And Turkey Mince

Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

Add the turkey mince and break it up with a wooden spoon.

Cook for around 5 minutes, until the mince changes from pink to white.

Step 3 – Add Tomatoes And Peas

Pour in the passata.

Add the chopped cherry tomatoes and frozen peas.

Season with a pinch of salt.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes.

Step 4 – Add Spinach

Remove the lid and stir in the chopped spinach.

Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the spinach has wilted into the curry.

Step 5 – Serve

Serve hot with rice, naan breads, poppadoms, chutney or Indian mint sauce.

Expert Tips For The Best Turkey Mince Curry

Use A Curry Paste You Like

Turkey mince is quite mild, so the curry paste does most of the flavour work. Tikka, korma, rogan josh or madras all work.

Break Up The Mince Well

This gives the curry a better keema-style texture.

Simmer With The Lid On

This keeps the sauce from reducing too quickly while the mince cooks through.

Add Spinach At The End

Spinach only needs a few minutes to wilt.

Check The Turkey Is Cooked Through

Turkey mince should be fully cooked with no pink remaining.

Is Turkey Mince Good For Curry?

Yes, turkey mince works really well in curry because it absorbs flavour from curry paste and spices.

Turkey breast mince is also a lean protein option and works well with bold sauces like curry, chilli and bolognese.

What To Serve With Turkey Mince Curry

Try serving it with:

• basmati rice
• brown rice
• naan breads
• mini naan breads
• poppadoms
• mango chutney
• Indian mint sauce
• spicy fries
• cucumber raita
• stir fry potatoes

Easy Variations

Make It Milder

Use korma or tikka curry paste.

Make It Spicier

Use madras curry paste or add chilli flakes.

Add More Vegetables

Try adding:

• peppers
• sweetcorn
• mushrooms
• courgette
• chickpeas
• lentils

Use A Different Mince

You can swap turkey mince for:

• chicken mince
• beef mince
• lamb mince
• plant-based mince

How To Store Leftovers

Cool leftovers quickly, then store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Use within 2 days.

Can You Freeze Turkey Mince Curry?

Yes, turkey mince curry freezes well.

Cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Defrost thoroughly before reheating.

How To Reheat Turkey Mince Curry

Reheat in a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring often, until piping hot throughout.

You can also reheat it in the microwave, stirring halfway through.

More Turkey Mince Recipes

Try these next:

• Turkey Mince Chilli
• Turkey Bolognese
• Turkey Burgers
• Turkey Meatballs