Description
Warm up with this comforting Indian Pumpkin Curry, a creamy and aromatic dish perfect for fall. Tender chunks of pumpkin simmered in a rich coconut-based sauce with a blend of traditional Indian spices. Serve over fluffy basmati rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- cooked basmati rice for serving
Spice blend:
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Add spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder.
- Combine ingredients: Add pumpkin, coconut milk, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
- Adjust consistency: Mash some pumpkin for thickness or blend partially.
- Season and serve: Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve over rice.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder to taste.
- For added protein, include chickpeas or lentils.
- Curry reheats well and flavors deepen the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
