Pumpkin Coconut Curry

Last time I showed you how to make your pumpkin purée, which will work wonderfully in your usual pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin muffins. But today I’m going to show you a completely different way to use it that is super delicious and also super simple. And completely from scratch.

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Pumpkin curry. The thing I absolutely love about curry is that it’s versatile, depending on the season and what you have on hand. Yes, there are specific recipes for specific dishes, but really, once you get the basics down, you can do what you want with it.

IMG_5556The star of this curry is Garam Masala. Garam Masala is an Indian spice blend made with all or most of the following: cumin, coriander seeds, cardamon, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, fennel, and saffron. Making your own garam masala is magical and incredibly fragrant, but since this is supposed to be a quick weeknight meal, let’s go with a store-bought spice blend this time. Honestly, this dish can be thrown together in less than 15 minutes if you’ve already cooked your own pumpkin and soaked & cooked the chickpeas (and the rice you’re going to serve it with) and have them waiting in the freezer for a happy use like this one. Not only is this dish quick and easy, it is really nutritious! Pumpkin is packed full of Vitamins A and C, potassium (even more per serving than a banana), fiber, and beta-carotene. That’s just the start. Adding the properly prepared beans and spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, and lemon are all palate pleasing, but are all helping out the body, too. 

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Looks good, right? Great Indian-style curry in 15 minutes, without getting take-out is totally my kind of comfort food. On top of it making my mouth happy, I’m comforted knowing exactly what’s in my dinner.

Pumpkin Coconut Curry
15 minute delicious, easy, and nutrition-packed dinner you can make with ingredients from your freezer or pantry.
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2656 calories
326 g
0 g
122 g
103 g
78 g
1840 g
602 g
67 g
0 g
33 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1840g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2656
Calories from Fat 1031
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 122g
188%
Saturated Fat 78g
389%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 602mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 326g
109%
Dietary Fiber 96g
383%
Sugars 67g
Protein 103g
Vitamin A
2169%
Vitamin C
318%
Calcium
101%
Iron
303%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon unrefined extra-virgin coconut oil (or other cooking oil)
  2. 1 medium onion, minced
  3. 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1/2 inch piece of ginger, minced
  5. 1.5 teaspoons Garam Masala (if you can't find it, any curry powder blend will work well)
  6. 2 cups pumpkin purée (or 1-15oz can pumpkin)
  7. 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1-15 oz can, drained and rinsed)
  8. 1 or 2 handfuls baby spinach, washed and patted dry
  9. 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  10. juice of 1 lemon
  11. salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a small heavy-bottomed pot, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat until melted. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until softened and light golden brown. Push the cooked onion to the sides to make a well in the middle and add the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 15~30 seconds. Immediately add the Garam Masala and cook, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until very fragrant and the color darkens slightly.
  2. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the pumpkin, chickpeas, and coconut milk. Stir together and bring to a gently simmer before adding the spinach. Once the spinach is wilted, take off of the heat, squeeze the lemon over the top, and season with more salt to taste.
  3. Serve with naan or on top of cooked Basmati rice.
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calories
2656
fat
122g
protein
103g
carbs
326g
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