Indian Pumpkin Curry

Ingredients

• 500 g Pumpkin (squash) (cut into 2‑3 cm cubes)
• 1 small piece Sweet chili pepper (about 10 g, seeded)
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder (or 1 g)
• 1 tbsp Curry powder (Indian spice blend)
• 0.5 tsp Mustard cream (or mild mustard)
• 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (soaked in water for 30 min, then drained)
• 1 tsp Amchur powder (dried mango) (adds a tangy note)
• 1 tbsp Sugar (white or cane)
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing) (optional, very aromatic)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (neutral oil (sunflower or canola))
• 2 tbsp Water (to create the sauce)
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander (chopped leaves)

Instructions

1. Preparing the pumpkin and spices

   Wash the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut into 2‑3 cm cubes. Slice the sweet pepper. Measure the turmeric, curry, mustard cream, sugar, salt and asafoetida. Roughly chop the coriander.

   Time: PT15M

2. Soaking the fenugreek seeds

   Place 1 tsp fenugreek seeds in a small bowl, cover with water and let soak for 30 minutes. After the time, drain and pat dry on a clean cloth.

   Time: PT30M

3. Tempering the spices

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in the pot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the drained fenugreek seeds, the asafoetida and the sweet pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds until the seeds crackle.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Cooking the pumpkin

   Add the pumpkin cubes to the pot, then sprinkle the turmeric, curry, mustard cream and salt. Stir quickly to coat the pieces. Pour in 2 tbsp water, cover and let simmer over medium‑low heat for 12 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: medium-low

5. Finishing the curry

   When the pumpkin is cooked, stir in the sugar, amchur powder (or lemon juice) and the chopped fresh coriander. Cook another 1‑2 minutes for the flavors to meld.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Serving

   Serve the hot pumpkin curry with basmati rice, chapati or pasta (palentin). Garnish with an extra drizzle of coriander if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

5 g