Indian Pumpkin Curry

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil  
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds  
  • ½ inch ginger, grated  
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated  
  • 1 onion, chopped  
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste  
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder  
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder  
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder  
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder  
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder  
  • 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes  
  • 4 cups cubed pumpkin  
  • Salt to taste  
  • ½ cup coconut milk  
  • 1 ½ cups water  

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the skin of the pumpkin and potatoes, then cut them into bite-size cubes.
  2. Heat two teaspoons of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté until they start to sizzle.
  3. Add grated ginger, grated garlic, and chopped onions. Continue to sauté until the onions turn translucent (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Add tomato paste and all the spices one by one, then sauté for about 40 seconds.
  5. Add salt, cubed pumpkins, cubed potatoes, and 1 ½ cups of water. Cover with a lid and cook for 8 minutes or until the vegetables are soft over medium heat.
  6. Add coconut milk and stir gently, cooking for another minute. Switch off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
  7. Indian pumpkin curry is ready to enjoy with rice.

 

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