Creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Curry | Easy Indian Inspired Dinner
A rich, aromatic Indian-inspired pumpkin curry made with pumpkin puree, toasted spices, and coconut milk. This one-pot dish offers warm flavors, minimal cleanup, and a luscious texture that pairs perfectly with rice or naan.
Ingredients
- Oil or water (if oil-free), 1/2 tbsp (use neutral oil or 1/2 tbsp water for oil-free cooking)
- Onion, chopped, 1 medium (110 g) (yellow or white onion works best)
- Carrot, chopped, 1 cup (150 g) (cook until slightly softened for sweetness)
- Bell pepper, chopped, 3/4 cup (80 g) (red or orange peppers add sweetness; green for savory notes)
- Garlic, minced, 3 cloves (fresh minced garlic for best flavor)
- Fresh ginger, minced, 2-inch (5 cm) (grated or finely minced)
- Curry powder, 1 1/2 tbsp (blend of mild or yellow curry)
- Ground cumin, 1 tsp
- Ground turmeric, 1 tsp
- Tomato passata, 1 1/4 cups (300 g)
- Canned coconut milk (full-fat), 13.5 fl oz (400 ml)
- Pumpkin puree, 2 cups (500 g) (not pie-filling)
- Optional: Potatoes or cauliflower (1 1/2 cups chopped) (adds heartiness)
- Salt, to taste (adjust based on passata salt content)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil or water in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper; sauté 2–3 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Toast spices 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add passata and 1 cup water. Cook 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour in pumpkin puree and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
- Add optional vegetables (if using) and simmer 10 minutes until tender. Mash pumpkin slightly for a smoother texture if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with additional water or coconut milk as needed.
- Simmer uncovered 2-3 minutes to reduce, then garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Use canned pumpkin puree for quicker preparation.
Adjust spice levels by increasing/decreasing curry powder.
For extra richness, swirl in a splash of coconut milk before serving.
Serve with basmati rice, roasted chickpeas, or naan for a complete meal.
Adjust spice levels by increasing/decreasing curry powder.
For extra richness, swirl in a splash of coconut milk before serving.
Serve with basmati rice, roasted chickpeas, or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 900mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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