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Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry

This Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry is pure comfort! Red Kuri Squash and creamy chickpeas are simmered in a coconut red curry sauce and served over fluffy basmati rice. Slightly spicy, this curry will warm you inside and out. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chickpeas, Curry, Dinner, Pumpkin, Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 1 sweet yellow onion, minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Red curry paste
  • 2 lb Red Kuri squash, about 3 cups
  • 15 oz can light coconut milk
  • 15 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 15 oz can chickpeas
  • Basmati Rice, for serving
  • Naan, for serving
  • Cilantro or basil, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven, add ghee or coconut oil. Add minced onion, ginger, and garlic, sauteeing about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add spices and curry paste, sauteeing an additional 1-2 minutes until mixture is combined and starting to sweat.
  • Add squash, coconut milk, and tomatoes, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer about 30 minutes, or until the squash is for tender.
  • Add can of rinsed and drained chickpeas, allow to simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve curry with basmati rice and naan bread. Garnish with cilantro or basil!