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Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas and Coconut
A hearty and flavorful vegan pumpkin curry featuring chickpeas, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
kcal
Ingredients
Pumpkin
2
lbs
pumpkin (peeled and cut into 1½-inch cubes, or 1½ lbs pre-cut)
1
tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil (avocado oil, or coconut oil)
¼
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
¼
teaspoon
chili powder
¼
teaspoon
garam masala (or curry powder)
1½
cups
cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1
tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil
¼
teaspoon
salt (adjust per taste)
1
teaspoon
garam masala (tandoori masala, paprika, ground cumin or curry powder)
½
teaspoon
garam masala (or curry powder)
½
teaspoon
garam masala (or curry powder)
2
tablespoons
olive oil
1
large
onion (finely chopped)
1½
tablespoons
grated garlic
1½
tablespoons
grated ginger
1½
teaspoons
garam masala (or curry powder)
½
teaspoon
Kashmiri red chili powder (see note)
½
teaspoon
turmeric
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
½
teaspoon
ground coriander
6
tablespoons
tomato paste (or 8 oz crushed tomatoes)
1
teaspoon
salt (or to taste)
1
can
coconut milk (full fat)
1
tablespoon
maple syrup
1
tablespoon
ghee (optional)
2
tablespoons
chopped cilantro (or ½ teaspoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves))
Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in oil until fragrant and translucent.
Add spices and tomato paste, cook for 2-3 minutes to develop flavor.
Stir in pumpkin, chickpeas, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Simmer for 20 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
Adjust seasoning with salt and garnish with cilantro and toasted coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or a dash of hot sauce.
Keyword
Pumpkin