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    Home » Main Dish » Pumpkin Coconut Curry (1-pot, vegetarian, gluten and dairy-free)

    Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2022 by Desarae

    Pumpkin Coconut Curry (1-pot, vegetarian, gluten and dairy-free)

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    Rich and creamy coconuty, slightly sweet, a little heat, hearty pumpkin coconut curry. I'll be the first to admit I have VERY high standards when it comes to the ultimate yellow curry. I can be quite picky, and this one takes the cake. It is the ultimate pumpkin yellow coconut curry.

    Bowl of pumpkin curry, rice and cilantro on top

    MAKING PUMPKIN YELLOW CURRY

    The key ingredients for this recipe are

    • a REALLY great yellow (or red) curry paste. You can make your own or grab this one from amazon. It is SO GOOD. I've tried several and this Thai and True exceeded my expectations. I love how clean it's ingredients are too.
    bottle of thai and true curry paste
    • Coconut milk, of course. For less calories you can use a light coconut milk
    • Pumpkin Puree*
    • Sweet Potatoes or your favorite veggies
    • onion, garlic and peppers (I use green bell for a mild flavor but you can use spicier depending on your taste)
    vegetables and ingredients for pumpkin curry on a tray

    WHAT VEGETABLES CAN I USE?

    What I love about yellow curry and all the delicious yellow curries from around the world I've tried is basically almost any veggie will taste amazing in it. So pick your favorite! For this curry I love the sweet potato paired with a hint of pumpkin but you can also use

    • broccoli
    • carrots
    • potatoes
    • cabbage
    • all bell peppers
    • butternut squash or other squashes
    • zucchini

    WHAT KIND OF PUMPKIN DO I USE?

    You'll want to use pumpkin puree for this recipe. It help adds a delicious creaminess to the dish without overpowering the yellow curry flavor. I buy mine store bought... DO NOT BUY pumpkin pie filling because that has other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg etc in it that do not pair with this dish. Purchase plain pumpkin puree, or make your own from a raw pumpkin :)

    STEPS TO MAKING PUMPKIN CURRY

    Step 1: you'll want to wash and prep all your veggies. This recipe basically takes 5 minutes to throw in the pot once you've got your pan heated. Beautiful right?

    • I like my cabbage and veggies rough chopped. meaning larger chunks.
    • For squashes/sweet potatoes cut them into bite size pieces to ensure they cook through
    • for garlic and ginger you want those minced.
    chopped up sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, cabbage and ginger for pumpkin curry

    COOKING PUMPKIN YELLOW CURRY

    First off use a large stock pot or pan. One you typically make soup in.

    1. in a little but of oil sauté your onions, garlic, fresh ginger, and peppers on a medium-high heat. Add salt.
    2. Stir in your yellow curry paste.
    3. add 2 tablespoon for a mild heat, for more spice add 3 tbsp
    4. add in your pumpkin puree and stir all together.
    4 photos adding ingredients to pan

    Step 5: Turn down your heat to medium and pour in your coconut milk

    pouring creamy white pumpkin milk into pan

    Once the coconut milk is mixed throughly add in your veggies that will need to be simmered.

    • sweet potatoes
    • cabbage
    • garbanzo beans
    three photos adding veggies and beans then simmering

    Simmer your curry on low for about 20-30 minutes, letting all the flavors to marry and veggies to finish cooking. If you like your curry a little sweet add 2 tablespoon of cane sugar.

    pumpkin curry simminering in pan with cilantro on top

    WHAT DO I SERVE WITH MY PUMPKIN COCONUT YELLOW CURRY

    My family loves to eat this with freshly cooked Jasmine rice. But it is also delicious and a lower-carb option like zoodles. Serving a  buttery flat bread as a side is also soo good. (like a pita bread or naan)

    WHAT DO I TOP CURRY WITH?

    You don't necessarily need to top your curry with anything! But if you want to you can use thai basil, cilantro, cilantro, cashews or peanuts for a little crunch.

    two bowls of pumpkin curry on a grey tray with black spoons

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    up close shot of pumpkin coconut curry

    Pumpkin Yellow Curry

    A fall, Indian coconut sweet potato curry dish! 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 small onion
    • ½ cup green bell pepper
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon garlic fresh, minced
    • 2 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
    • 2-3 tablespoon yellow curry paste I love Thai and True brand
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree do not use pumpkin pie filling
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
    • 2 14oz can coconut milk
    • 1 garbanzo beans drained
    • 1 cup chopped cabbage
    • 2 tablespoon sugar optional

    Instructions

    ONE-POT STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS

    • In pan heat oil, saute onions, peppers, garlic and ginger for a few minutes until onions are starting to turn translucent.
    • Add in yellow curry paste, salt, turmeric12wa and stir, add in pumpkin puree. Pour in coconut milk. Stir together. Turn heat to a med-low. Add in sweet potatoes, cabbage and garbanzo beans. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are soft.

    SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS

    • Mix all ingredients in slow cooker except rice. Set on high for 4 hours or low for 6.
    • Cook rice in rice cooker or over the stove.
    • Garnish with pumpkin seeds, cashews, and cilantro.

    Notes

    PRESSURE COOKER: Place all ingredients except rice and water in pressure cooker, lock lid, close pressure valve. Set to soup setting for 10 minutes, then manually release pressure. You can empty the pot and cook rice in pressure cooker, then serve, or cook rice stovetop while cooking curry.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10108IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Margaret Fishman says

      January 10, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight for Hubby & I and we loved it. However, I was appalled at the two tablespoons of salt listed on the ingredients. Since the word Tablespoon was spelled out on that line, but abbreviated for all of the othe ingredients in tablespoons, I figured it must be an error and the author actually meant teaspoons. I used 2 teaspoons of salt, no sugar, 1 can of regular coconut milk and 1 can of light coconut milk. It was perfect! I topped it with some chopped cilantro & cashews. Delicious!

      Reply
    2. KATIE says

      October 12, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Made this when my sister (Raney :)) came to visit and we loved it! We will definitely make it again and again!

      Reply
    3. kelly says

      November 11, 2019 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      my whole family, even my kids and picky dad ate this. We loved it!

      Reply
    4. Shanna says

      October 23, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for my parents and extended family. Was a little nervous because my parents don't love foreign or spicy food. I only used 2 tbsp of the curry paste and mild bell peppers and they all loved it. obessed with it!

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 23, 2019 at 8:33 pm

        Hurray!! I'm so happy it was a hit!

        Reply
    5. oaklee says

      October 23, 2019 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      ok, I ordered this curry paste and it really is pretty bomb. I've also tried several curry pastes and will keep using this one.

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 23, 2019 at 8:32 pm

        It is THE BEST curry paste right? I'm so glad you love it.

        Reply
    6. Hannah says

      October 23, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      my entire family, even my picky picky eaters ate this! definitly going on the rotation menu.

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 23, 2019 at 8:32 pm

        My picky eaters loved it too!! There is always one in the family!

        Reply
    7. Bdog says

      October 23, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tongiht and my husband said its the best curry he's ever had!

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 23, 2019 at 8:32 pm

        yay! that makes my day!

        Reply
    8. Erin V says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      :)

      Reply
    9. Erin V says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:56 am

      The refreshing way you guys mix flavors in these recipes is amaaaazing- this is perfect for me right now that I'm in this autumn pumpkin phase!

      Reply

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