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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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