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 mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chickpeas, Curry, Dinner, Pumpkin, Tomatoes
- 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
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!