
Creative Pumpkin Chickpea Curry
A flavorful and creamy pumpkin curry with chickpeas, elevated with a touch of creative flair. This dish balances warming spices with a hint of sweetness, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 15 oz pumpkin puree
(paid link) - 13 ½ fl oz coconut milk
(paid link) - 15 oz chickpeas
(paid link) - 1 medium yellow onion
(paid link) - 3 clove garlic
(paid link) - 1 inch ginger
(paid link) - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
(paid link) - 2 tbsp curry powder
(paid link) - 1 tsp ground cumin
(paid link) - ½ tsp turmeric
(paid link) - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
(paid link) - 1 tbsp maple syrup
(paid link) - 1 tbsp lime juice
(paid link) - ½ tsp salt
(paid link) - ¼ tsp black pepper
(paid link) - ¼ cup fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the pumpkin puree and coconut milk. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Stir to combine everything.
- 5
Bring the curry to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
20 min
- 6
Stir in the maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This curry pairs wonderfully with rice or naan.