Description
Chicken Pumpkin Curry is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with the sweet, earthy flavor of pumpkin, cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams (1 lb) chicken thighs: Boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 400 grams (14 oz) pumpkin: Peeled and diced into cubes.
- 400 ml (1 can) coconut milk: Adds creaminess and sweetness.
- 1 large onion: Finely chopped.
- 3 cloves garlic: Minced.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger: Grated.
- 2 tablespoons curry powder: The star spice for flavor.
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder: Adds color and taste.
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes: Adjust for spice preference.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil: For cooking.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
- Fresh cilantro: Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, cut chicken and dice pumpkin.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken and brown it, then sprinkle in curry powder, turmeric, and chili flakes.
- Add diced pumpkin and mix well with chicken and spices.
- Pour in coconut milk, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili flakes as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, alongside steamed rice or naan.
Notes
- Choose sweet pumpkin varieties like butternut or sugar pumpkin for best flavor.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference for heat.
- For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with chickpeas or lentils.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Pumpkin Curry, Curry, Pumpkin, Coconut Milk, Comfort Food