Creative Pumpkin Chickpea Curry

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.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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15 oz pumpkin puree
13 ½ fl oz coconut milk
15 oz chickpeas
1 medium yellow onion
3 clove garlic
1 inch ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup fresh cilantro

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Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the pumpkin puree and coconut milk. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Stir to combine everything.

  5. 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. 6

    Stir in the maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  7. 7

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This curry pairs wonderfully with rice or naan.

Perfect With

Basmati riceNaan breadCucumber raita