Description
A warm and comforting pumpkin curry, delicately spiced and perfect for fall, bringing together simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- Fresh pumpkin (or canned pumpkin)
- Protein (Chicken, Tofu, or Lentils)
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Seasonal vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, spinach)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, ginger)
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 cups broth (or coconut milk for creaminess)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onion, garlic, and seasonal veggies. Scoop seeds and peel pumpkin.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, toss in onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add your protein: If using chicken or tofu, sauté until browned. If using lentils, skip this.
- Incorporate pumpkin and veggies: Add cubed pumpkin and chopped seasonal veggies and stir.
- Spice it up: Add ginger and spices like curry powder, stirring to coat well.
- Pour in broth: Add broth (or cream), bring to boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Blend (optional): Use immersion blender for smooth consistency, if desired.
- Final seasoning: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and add fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with herbs or yogurt and roasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes
This recipe is adaptable; feel free to play around with different vegetables and proteins. It also freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin curry, fall recipes, vegetarian comfort food, cozy meals, healthy recipes, seasonal cooking