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A steaming bowl of creamy pumpkin and chickpea curry garnished with cilantro and served with rice.

Creamy Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry

A rich, aromatic, and comforting plant-based curry featuring tender pumpkin and hearty chickpeas in a spiced coconut sauce.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes until soft.
Step 2: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, allowing the spices to bloom in the oil for 60 seconds.
Step 4: Add the cubed pumpkin and chickpeas, stirring to coat them thoroughly with the spice mixture.
Step 5: Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 6: Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 7: Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use a sugar pumpkin for the best texture and sweetness in this curry.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Dinner
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pumpkin curry, chickpea curry, vegan dinner, fall recipes, healthy curry

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