Hearty Pumpkin Curry – Holy Cow Vegan

This easy pumpkin curry is as thick and hearty as a chili however with all of the yummy, spicy flavors of an Indian curry. It is full of protein and is ideal both by itself or served over basmati rice or quinoa.

Vegan pumpkin curry in bowl with cilantro garnish and spoon.

This one-pot pumpkin curry is so hearty and flavorful! It is also a easy recipe that offers this excellent winter squash an opportunity to shine with out overwhelming its naturally scrumptious taste.

Curry spices are terrific with winter squashes and I particularly love this mixture on this butternut squash curry or this curried acorn squash. It really works like a allure on this pumpkin curry recipe as nicely. The curry sauce with garam masala and cayenne properly enhances the sweetness of the pumpkin, permitting this healthful veggie to shine.

There’s additionally an excellent dose of protein right here within the type of vegan meat, however you possibly can skip it in order for you a thinner pumpkin curry, or substitute it with brown lentils.

If in case you have omnivores at residence it is a nice dish to serve them. The vegan meat makes the dish hearty and meaty whereas conserving it divinely plant-based and wholesome — and did I say stunningly scrumptious?

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Why you will love this pumpkin curry

It’s full of taste. The tomato, onion and ginger-garlic base add numerous nice taste to this straightforward pumpkin curry and the garam masala and cayenne add spicy, wealthy notes. Use an excellent vegetable inventory or mushroom inventory for much more taste.
It’s one-pot and takes simply half-hour to make. You may want some additional time to prep the pumpkin, except you purchase it pre-cut, however in any other case this recipe is so simple as it will get.
Everybody can take pleasure in it. The recipe is nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free and, with simply 9 grams of internet carbs in a serving, it may well even be loved by somebody consuming a plant-based low-carb eating regimen.

Elements

Ingredients for pumpkin curry in bowls on gray background

Pumpkin. You need to use any number of pumpkin, together with sugar pumpkin. Or exchange with one other winter squash like butternut squash or acorn squash.
Coconut oil or avocado oil. You can too use one other oil like grapeseed oil, sunflower oil or safflower oil.
Taste base: Onions + tomatoes + ginger-garlic paste
Spices: Turmeric + cayenne/paprika + garam masala. You possibly can exchange the garam masala with curry powder for a otherwise scrumptious pumpkin curry.
Mushroom stock or vegetable stock. You possibly can exchange with water.
Vegan meat crumbles. I used Past Beef however any vegan beef or beef crumbles are high-quality right here. Meaty crumbles are nice in Indian curries, like this easy Indian curry with mince and veggies and this vegan keema masala. They’re simply as fantastic on this pumpkin curry.
Full-fat coconut milk. This provides a scrumptious smoothness and creaminess to the curry.
Cilantro (elective). For garnish. Alternatively, you possibly can stir in a tablespoon or two or lemon juice or lime juice to complete.

Easy pumpkin curry in black and white bowl with a spoon and cilantro garnish.

Serving strategies

This curry is a superb one-pot meal and you’ll eat it by itself. However listed here are different serving concepts:

Serve this pumpkin curry with coconut milk over a mattress of jeera rice or quinoa. If you’re consuming low-carb, serve the curry over cauliflower rice.
There are such a lot of veggies on this curry you do not actually need a vegetable facet. However in case you have the time, make these Bombay potatoes. They’re scrumptious with the pumpkin.
Serve some poppadum on the facet for a pleasant crunch.

Recipe FAQs

Which pumpkin is finest for curry?

You need to use any number of pumpkin (besides the massive pumpkins used to carve jack-o’-lanterns). My favourite to make use of on this curry recipe is a sugar pumpkin. Kabocha squash, acorn squash and butternut squash will work too.

Is that this pumpkin curry spicy?

It is reasonably spicy, maybe mildly spicy even for somebody who adores warmth of their meals. You possibly can modify the spice stage up by utilizing extra cayenne.

Can I skip the vegan meat?

You undoubtedly can, though it does add a beautiful, hearty, cozy thickness and the protein, after all. You can too exchange the plant-based meat with two 14-oz cans of brown lentils or chickpeas (garbanzo beans).

Can I make the curry a day or two forward?

Sure! As with most curries and stews, this curry tastes even higher the following day, so it is undoubtedly an excellent make-ahead candidate.

Can I add extra veggies to this curry?

You possibly can add veggies like inexperienced or pink bell peppers, inexperienced beans, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.

Can I exploit pureed pumpkin on this curry?

I have not tried this curry with pumpkin puree however I feel it might truly work fairly nicely. The puree would make this curry thicker and would work nicely with the vegan meat.

Storage directions

Refrigerate: Curry leftovers will be saved within the fridge for as much as 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze the curry for as much as three months in an hermetic container or freezer-safe container.
Reheat: Reheat curry on the stovetop or within the microwave till heated by way of.

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Pumpkin Curry

This easy pumpkin curry is as thick and hearty as a chili however with all of the yummy, spicy flavors of an Indian curry. It is full of protein and is ideal both by itself or served over basmati rice or quinoa.

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Course: Major Course/Curry

Delicacies: Indian impressed

Weight loss program: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 8 servings

Energy: 257kcal

Writer: Vaishali · Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

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Directions

Warmth oil in massive pot or Dutch oven. Add onions with a little bit of salt and saute over medium warmth till they start to brown.
Stir within the ginger garlic paste and saute for 30 seconds.
Stir within the tomatoes and cook dinner till they turn out to be fairly pulpy.
Add cayenne and turmeric and blend in.
Stir within the vegan meat and add the inventory or water.
Add the pumpkin cubes to the pot and blend. Deliver to a boil. Cowl and simmer till the pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir within the coconut milk and blend it in.
Add the garam masala to the curry, convey to a boil, decrease warmth to a simmer and let the curry cook dinner one other 10 minutes for all of the flavors to merge. Garnish with cilantro, if utilizing. Serve scorching.