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Thai Pumpkin Curry

A creamy and flavorful Thai pumpkin curry that combines the sweetness of pumpkin with aromatic spices and coconut milk.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Liquids
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the ingredients
  1. Peel and cube the pumpkin, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
  2. Slice the red bell pepper and wash the spinach.
Cook the base
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add spices and pumpkin
  1. Stir in the red curry paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the cubed pumpkin and stir to coat with the spices.
Add liquids
  1. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
Finish the curry
  1. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

This curry pairs well with jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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