2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and medium dice
1 medium carrot, peeled and medium dice
5 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
5 cups turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups diced, cooked turkey
1 1/2 cups cooked basmati rice
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk or light Coconut:coconut milk
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish