5 from 189 votes
Pumpkin Curry
Pumpkin Curry is a creamy, spiced dish made by simmering pumpkin puree with coconut milk, diced onions, ground cumin, curry powder, and tofu, optionally enriched with additional vegetables. The curry has a smooth texture and balanced warmth from the spices that meld with the mild sweetness of pumpkin, served best over rice or grains.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
332 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
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Notes
- Adding extra vegetables enhances texture and nutrition.
- Serve over jasmine rice, quinoa, or enjoy the curry on its own.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% 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.