Fenugreek-Tempered Pumpkin Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A comforting pumpkin curry seasoned with toasted fenugreek seeds and warming spices, perfect for a cozy dinner. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pumpkin, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Ingredients

• 500 g peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes pumpkin
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 medium finely chopped onion
• 2 medium pureed tomato
• 200 ml coconut milk
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, and 1 tsp cumin seeds, frying for 1 minute until they begin to pop and release a nutty aroma.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until the onion is golden and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp red chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 pureed medium tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until the tomato mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate at the edges.
5. Step 5: Add 500 g diced pumpkin and mix well to coat with the spice mixture. Pour 200 ml coconut milk and 1/2 cup water, season with salt to taste, and bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the pumpkin is tender and the curry thickens.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm with rice or flatbread.