Cooking with PumpkinNo. 2066 · The 2026 edition
The Ultimate Pumpkin Curry
Warm up with this rich, aromatic pumpkin curry—perfect for a cozy Halloween dinner!
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This ultimate pumpkin curry blends warm spices, tender pumpkin, and red lentils in a creamy coconut base. It's a hearty, plant-based dish that comes together in about 40 minutes. Serve with flatbreads and a swirl of yogurt for a satisfying fall meal.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan, then toss in the cumin seeds and black mustard seeds. Let them pop and release their fragrance.
- Add the sliced onion, turmeric, ground coriander, and ground fenugreek. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the grated garlic, sea salt, and chili flakes, and cook for another minute.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and tomato ketchup. Let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
- Add the rinsed red split lentils, vegetable stock, and chopped pumpkin. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes, adding extra water if needed.
- Pour in the coconut milk or yogurt, season with salt to taste, and stir in the garam masala.
- Serve the curry topped with a dollop of plant-based yogurt and enjoy with warm flatbreads.
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