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Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry

A HEARTY VEGETARIAN CURRY MADE WITH CHICKPEAS, PUMPKIN, AND WARM SPICES
Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15.5 oz pumpkin
  • 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
  • 2 cand (15.5 oz) chickpeas
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger minced or crushed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon tbsp madras curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • salt as needed
  • OPTIONAL 3 tomatoes cut up small OR 1 can 15.5 oz crushed tomatoes
  • Jasmine rice.

Method
 

  1. In large pan over med-high heat, heat oil. Add carrots and onion and cook until just beginning to be translucent.
    2 carrots, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 large onion
  2. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 inch piece of ginger
  3. Add curry powder, garam masala, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper. Allow the spices to infuse for about a minute until their fragrant aroma fills the air.
    1 tablespoon tbsp madras curry powder, 2 teaspoons tsp paprika, 2 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp black pepper, salt as needed, OPTIONAL 3 tomatoes cut up small OR 1 can
  4. Add chickpeas, coconut milk and pumpkin
    1 can, 1 can, 2 cand (15.5 oz) chickpeas
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for a around 20-30 minutes.
  6. For an optional twist, consider adding a can of tomatoes. If using crushed tomatoes, use one can of chickpeas. Thin the sauce slightly for a perfect rice complement.
    Jasmine rice.

Notes

  • OPTIONAL 3 tomatoes cut up small OR 1 can (15.5 oz) crushed tomatoes can be dded.  If doing that, just use one can chickpeas.