Description
A comforting and flavorful pumpkin curry made with coconut milk, tofu, and aromatic spices, perfect for a vegetarian main course. This easy recipe combines creamy pumpkin puree with curry powder and cumin, simmered to perfection and served with your choice of vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup diced red, white, or yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
- 2 cups water and 1 vegetable bouillon cube or 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- Your choice of veggies (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Sauté the onion: Add ½ cup diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add liquids and spices: Stir in 2 cups water with 1 vegetable bouillon cube (or 2 cups vegetable broth), 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 1 can pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons curry powder. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Add tofu and veggies: Gently fold in the cubed 14-ounce extra-firm tofu and any optional vegetables you desire to the curry mixture.
- Simmer the curry: Reduce heat to low and let the curry simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to blend flavors.
- Season and finish: Remove the pot from heat. Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste and stir well before serving.
Notes
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or peas to enrich the curry and boost nutrition.
- Serve the pumpkin curry over jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal, or enjoy it on its own for a lighter option.
- Press the tofu well before cubing to ensure it absorbs the flavors better.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture and richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
