Indian Pumpkin Curry
Delicious and healthy pumpkin curry.
Indian Pumpkin Curry is a classic dish from South Asia, loved for its rich curry flavor and nutritional value. Made with Indian pumpkin as the main ingredient, this dish is stewed with spices and coconut milk, resulting in a hearty and fragrant meal that both vegetarians and non-vegetarians will enjoy.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Indian Pumpkin: 500g
Onion: 1
Garlic: 3 cloves
Ginger: 1 small piece
Fresh Tomatoes: 2
Green Chili: 1
Curry Powder: 2 tablespoons
Coconut Milk: 200ml
Salt: to taste
Vegetable Oil: as needed
Coriander: for garnish
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Peel, seed, and cut the Indian pumpkin into small cubes. Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Dice the tomatoes.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
Add the curry powder and continue to stir-fry until aromatic.
Add the tomatoes and green chili, stir-fry until the tomatoes soften.
Add the pumpkin cubes to the pan and stir to combine.
Pour in the coconut milk, add salt to taste, and simmer until the pumpkin is tender and the sauce is thick.
Garnish with coriander and serve.
👉🏻✨TIPS
The size of the pumpkin cubes can be adjusted according to personal preference; smaller cubes cook faster.
The amount of curry powder can be adjusted to taste.
Coconut milk can be replaced with coconut cream for a richer flavor.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Indian Pumpkin Curry is not only delicious but also beneficial for health. Pumpkin is rich in pectin and fiber, aiding in digestion and bowel movement. The spices in curry powder, such as turmeric and cumin, have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive-aid properties. Coconut milk provides essential fats and proteins, providing energy for the body.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
This dish is nutritious, with pumpkin being rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and various minerals, which help boost immunity, protect eye and skin health. The spices in curry powder are rich in antioxidants, aiding in fighting free radical damage and preventing chronic diseases. Coconut milk provides high-quality fats and proteins, contributing to maintaining normal bodily functions.
