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Vegetarian Curry with Pumpkin and Chickpeas

17/11/2023

The vegetarian curry with pumpkin and chickpeas is a dish full of flavor and nutrition, perfect for a warming and comforting meal. The combination of sweet pumpkin and protein-rich chickpeas with aromatic spices makes this dish a true delight for the palate. Here is the recipe for you:

Ingredients

  • 400 g of chickpeas (already cooked or canned)
  • 400 g of pumpkin, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 400 ml of coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons of curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh coriander (for garnish, optional)
  • Basmati rice or naan to serve

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until they become translucent.
  2. Add the curry paste, turmeric, coriander, and cumin, and cook for one minute until the spices become fragrant.
  3. Add the diced pumpkin and mix well, making sure it is coated with the spices.
  4. Pour the coconut milk into the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
  6. Add the cooked chickpeas, salt, and pepper and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until everything is well heated and the flavors have melded.
  7. Serve the curry with chopped fresh coriander on top and accompany with steamed basmati rice or naan bread.

Trivia

Curries are a typical dish of South and Southeast Asia. The curry paste used in this recipe is a concentrate of spices typical of these regions, and it’s what gives the dish its characteristic spicy and aromatic flavor. The term “curry” is actually a British invention and is not commonly used in the countries of origin of these dishes, where it’s more likely to find specific names for each type of curry.

Serve this curry hot, perhaps on a bed of basmati rice or accompanied by naan bread for a complete and delicious meal. Enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Curry with Pumpkin and Chickpeas