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Pumpkin Curry
A flavorful and hearty pumpkin curry perfect for cozy meals. Made with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, it's easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Oil and Base
- 0.5 tbsp oil (or water) (for sautéing)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup carrot (chopped)
- 0.75 cup bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 -inch fresh ginger (minced)
- 0.5 tbsp curry powder
- 0.75 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp salt (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 0.5 cup passata (or tomato sauce)
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 0.5-1 cup vegetable broth (see notes)
- 0.75 cup coconut milk (canned)
- 6-8 leaves fresh kale (chopped (or use spinach))
Fresh herbs
- herbs (parsley, cilantro) (to garnish)
- Lime juice (or lemon juice to drizzle)
- Cooked rice (to serve)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion, carrot, and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add spices, passata, pumpkin, broth, and coconut milk; stir to combine and simmer for 5-8 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add kale, cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn off heat. Adjust seasonings and serve with rice.
Notes
You can add cooked chickpeas for extra protein or adjust seasonings to taste.