Pumpkin Curry
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Pumpkin Curry
Description
The preparation starts by sautéing diced onions in oil until tender and translucent. A blend of liquids including water, vegetable broth or bouillon cube, full-fat coconut milk, and canned pumpkin puree is then combined with ground cumin and curry powder to create a thick, flavorful sauce. Cubed extra-firm tofu is added for protein and texture, along with optional vegetables if desired. The mixture simmers gently to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
This pumpkin curry presents a harmonious balance of earthy spices and creamy coconut paired with the natural sweetness of pumpkin. The tofu absorbs the curry flavors while providing varied texture. The dish is lightly spiced, with salt and pepper adjusted to taste. The recipe’s ingredients produce a comforting curry suitable for serving over jasmine rice, quinoa, or enjoyed alone.
Additional vegetables can be incorporated when available to enhance nutrition and bulk. Serving the curry warm allows the creamy sauce and spices to be fully appreciated. It is a flexible dish adaptable to ingredient availability and meal preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup onion diced red, white, or yellow (about 1 small
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable bouillon cube
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 coconut milk full-fat, 13.5-ounce can
- 1 pumpkin puree 15-ounce can
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 extra-firm tofu 14-ounce block, pressed and cubed
- Your choice of veggies (optional)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
- Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes or until it becomes translucent and tender.
- Add the water and bouillon cube (or broth), coconut milk, pumpkin puree, cumin, and curry powder, tofu, and any veggies (if using) and stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat. Add salt and pepper.
Notes
- Adding extra vegetables enhances texture and nutrition.
- Serve over jasmine rice, quinoa, or enjoy the curry on its own.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 16568IU | 331% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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