Description
A comforting and flavorful Pumpkin Chicken Curry that combines tender chicken with the natural sweetness of pumpkin and vibrant spices, perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pumpkin pureé (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup seasonal vegetables (e.g. bell peppers, spinach, carrots)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet, add onions, and sauté until translucent, then add garlic and ginger.
- Add the chicken: Toss in chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Introduce the spices: Sprinkle turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the pumpkin: Add pumpkin pureé and coat the chicken.
- Add the coconut milk: Pour in coconut milk and stir until well combined.
- Toss in vegetables: Add seasonal veggies and let cook.
- Simmer away: Gently simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve it up: Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Pair with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin curry, chicken curry, autumn recipes, comfort food, Indian cuisine