Creamy Pumpkin Curry with Coconut and Turmeric

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A rich and warming pumpkin curry simmered in creamy coconut milk with fragrant turmeric and warming spices, perfect for a comforting meal. This Indian-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pumpkin, peeled and diced, coconut oil, onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp turmeric powder and 2 tsp curry powder, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  4. Step 4: Add 500g peeled and diced pumpkin to the pan and stir to coat with the spices.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 400 ml coconut milk and 200 ml vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Step 6: Cover and cook for 20 minutes over low heat until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Step 7: Season the curry with 1 tsp salt, stir well, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

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