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Indian Pumpkin Curry (vegan,1 pot recipe)

Published: Oct 16, 2019 · Modified: May 20, 2020

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Easy one pot pumpkin curry flavored with Indian spices and coconut milk. Perfect fall recipe to make and enjoy. It’s vegan too.

pumpkin curry served with rice and nan

Tender pumpkin cooked in coconut milk with warm aromatic spices, mint and coriander leaves and served with warm nan and rice.

Simple and comforting dish to enjoy on weeknights. Easy 1 pot dish, vegan and comes together in under 40 minutes.

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How to make Indian style Vegan Pumpkin Curry (step by step pics)

1)Wash and peel the pumpkin and cut them to bite size cubes.

2) Heat the coconut oil in a large pot in medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and the cinnamon stick and fry for twenty seconds.

3) Add the onion, pinch of salt and turmeric powder and cook for few minutes till onions turn light brown.

sauteing onion, cumin and turmeric powder in a sauce pan

4) Add the chopped ginger. garlic and green chili ( if using) and saute for 30 seconds.

5) Now add in the tomato and cook till mushy.

adding tomato and spices to the pan fried onion

6) Add the coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, brown sugar and tomato paste. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.

added pumpkin to the onion tomato mixture

7) Now add in the pumpkin and coat the pumpkin with all the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.

8) Add the coconut milk and water and stir. Bring it to a gentle boil, and reduce the heat to low-medium and cook the pumpkin curry for 15 minutes stirring in between.

adding coconut milk, mint and coriander to the cooked pumpkin curry

9) Taste the curry and adjust the water and spices. Add mint, coriander leaves and lemon juice and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

pumpkin curry ready to serve in a steel sauce pan

10) Serve this Indian style pumpkin curry with nan or rice of choice.

indian style pumpkin curry with coconut milk served in a bowl and garnished with mint

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pumpkin curry served with rice and nan

Indian Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Milk

Indian Pumpkin Curry – Tender pumpkin cooked in coconut milk with warm aromatic spices, mint and coriander leaves and served with warm nan and rice.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed pumpkin pieces
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium ripe tomato
  • 2 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 green chili optional
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder or to taste
  • ¾ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp coconut sugar or pure maple syrup
  • salt to taste
  • few mint leaves chopped
  • handful of coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cups water adjust according to how thick you prefer the curry

spices-

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp coriander powder or to taste
  • 1 tsp garam masala or curry powder
  • 1 tsp red chilly powder to taste
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Wash and peel the pumpkin and carefully cut them to bite size cubes. Set a side.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    Add the cumin seeds and the cinnamon stick and fry for twenty seconds.
  • Add the chopped onion, quarter tea spoon of salt and turmeric powder. Cook the onion till soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped ginger. garlic and green chili and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Now add in the chopped ripe tomato and cook till mushy. Its important to use ripe tomato in the recipe to get the best taste.
  • Add the coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, coconut sugar and tomato paste. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
  • Now add the pumpkin cubes and coat the pumpkin with the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and water and stir the curry.
    Bring the curry to a gentle boil, and reduce the heat to low-medium and cook it for 15 minutes stirring in between.
  • Taste the curry and adjust the water and spices. Add mint, coriander leaves and lemon juice and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Let the curry rest for few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the pumpkin curry with nan, chapathi, quinoa or rice of choice.
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This Pumpkin Curry was first published on Nov 7, 2006. It was updated and republished on Oct 16,2019.

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Comments

  1. Jess

    September 03, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Just had this for dinner. So delicious! Skipped the green chili and fresh coriander, and upped the mint while using Korean chili flakes. Think I’ll be making this again!

    Reply
    • Madhavi

      September 03, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      Korean chili flakes sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

      Reply
  2. JennieSalehi

    October 25, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this! Added some cauliflower florets and lots of Spinach.

    Reply
    • Madhavi

      October 25, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you! Addition of Spinach and cauliflower sounds really good!

      Reply
  3. Michelle T

    January 31, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious and a lot of fun to make! What a wonderful use of pumpkin. We skipped the mint and coriander leaves since we did not have any on hand. Also skipped the chili to make it milder.

    Reply
    • Madhavi

      February 01, 2021 at 12:04 am

      Thank you Michelle. So glad you enjoyed the pumpkin curry.

      Reply
  4. Mrs A

    November 15, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Madhu your pumpkin curry is just so delish! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Madhavi

      November 15, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. pallavi

    August 03, 2007 at 8:43 am

    is butternut squash a pumpkin

    Reply
  6. Kiranmai

    March 19, 2007 at 12:24 pm

    Hey Madhavi,

    Your site is really good. The way your presenting is good.

    Reply

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