Creamy, Velvety and Sweet this Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry slow cooked in the crockpot with Indian spices, tomato paste and sugar is one of the best Pumpkin Curry recipes ever!
Creamy, Cosy and Addictive, this Vegan Pumpkin Curry is a perfect fall dinner recipe which is best served with some Steamed Rice or Cumin Spiced Rice or Coconut Rice or some Soft and Fluffy Naan Bread.
With the cool mornings and crisp fall evenings rolling in its time to start making curries. And bam, enters this mounterwatering Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Milk! A healthy Plant Based Fall Dinner Recipe which is here to stay...😇 🍁
This is my new kids favorite recipe. Lately we are obsessed with curries using coconut milk. That sweet and nutty taste with mild flavors of spices and a creamy, cosy and velvety indian spiced sauce is soooooo gooood! 😋
Roasted Chickpeas and Pumpkins gets dumped in the Crockpot along with Tomato Ketchup, Indian Spices - Garam Masala, Turmeric, Cumin, Curry Powder, Paprika and Sugar and Coconut Milk to make a perfect creamy sauce. The Chickpeas make this extra protein packed and hearty. Also try these favoruite Chickpea recipes
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Turmeric is an excellent source of natural antioxidant and is one of the most common ingredient used in our Indian Cooking. Turmeric gives this curry this typical yellow color and also makes it so rich and healthy.
I love Curry Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon and Garam Masala together. It just gets me so excited and thrilled to use these spices together for that super awesome burst of flavor which Indian Cuisine is all about.
Especially Garam Masala is my favorite. Its such a brilliant blend of spices which makes any Indian Curry so special and delicious.
Did you know that these spices have been used in Indian cooking for over 5000 Years. They are not only delicious, but so healthy, providing you with the benefit of antioxidants which is so important for our daily lifestyle in today's world.
You can throw in some baby Spinach and it's a healthy and nutritious meal for the family and ofcourse fancy enough for the crowd. Let me show you how this is made!
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🥘 Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Chickpeas
- Onions
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Olive Oil
- Turmeric
- Salt & Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Curry Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cumin
- Garam Masala
- Coconut Milk
- Cashew Nuts (raw or toasted)
- Cilantro
- Lemon Juice
See recipe card for quantities. Also, watch the video for a quick visual.
👩🍳 How to make Pumpkin Curry
STEP 1: ROAST CHICKPEA & PUMPKIN
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped Onions, Garlic, Pumpkin and Drained Chickpeas
- Season with Salt and Pepper
- Cook until roasted for 5 minutes over medium - high heat, tossing frequently OR
- Bake @ 400F for in a Sheet Pan for 10-15 minutes, tossing midways.
STEP 2: DUMP IN SLOW COOKER
- Dump this roasted Chickpea and Pumpkin in the slow cooker
- Add all the spices - Garam Masala, Turmeric, Cumin, Curry Powder, Paprika, Cinnamon and Sugar
- Pour in the Tomato Ketchup and Coconut Milk.
- Toss to combine. Cover with the lid and slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
STEP 3: GARNISH & SERVE
- Pour some more Coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Garnish with toasted Cashew Nuts, chopped Cilantro and Lemon Juice
- Serve with steamed rice or fried rice or Naan Bread.
You can use store-bought Garam Masala for this recipe. However, I like my homemade Garam Masala recipe. You can try this recipe and make your own Garam Masala at home. Store it in your spice rack and use for any indian curry recipes from Slow Cooker Butter Chicken to Chicken Tikka Masala to Chickpea Tikka Masala to Tofu Tikka Masala and many more Indian recipes. It's just the best spice blend which makes any curry taste just amazing.
😋 Comforting Coconut Sauce
If you're like me and love to just dump everything in the slow cooker and top it off with loads of coconut milk, and then this Pumpkin Curry is for you.
You will love the fact that this curry uses some of the very basic Indian spices which you must have at home at all point. If not, these are really easy to be found at any grocery stores or indian grocery stores or even online.
You'll love the flavors of this curry. Its creamy, sweet and so comforting. Chickpea and Pumpkin together makes for a hearty combination. Top that with some Cashew Nuts and its soooo ummmmaaaazing!!!!! 😋 😋 😋 😋
📝 Variations
This Pumpkin Chickpea Curry has a lot of variations and is so perfect for a cosy and comforting dinner.
- Spicy - If you like a spicy curry, add some Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes to make this Curry Spicy.
- Tomato Paste - Replace Ketchup with Tomato Paste or Passata for a deep tangy Tomato flavor
- Beans of your choice - Besides Chickpeas you can add beans of your choice. Its going to be awesome.
- Lentils - You can add Lentils to this curry. Pumpkin and Lentil is a wonderful combination
- Sweet Potatoes - Besides all of these, you can add chopped Sweet Potatoes or Butternut Squash for a hearty taste.
- Chicken or Shrimp - Ofcourse, you can add diced Chicken or deveined and peeled Shrimps. Just remember to sear them before dumping in the slow cooker.
Storage
You can make this curry and store this in the refrigerator for upto a week. I won't recommend you to freeze this curry as it doesn't taste very good upon thawing. It'll get watery and lose the flavors.
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through and serve hot.
Top tips to make the Best Pumpkin Curry
- Do not forget to roast the Chickpea and Pumpkin before you dump them in the slow cooker
- Roasted Pumpkin and Chickpeas improves the flavor of this dish ten folds
- Use Sugar and Tomato Ketchup to balance the heat of the spices
- Use full fat Coconut Milk for best flavors
- Use roasted or raw cashew nuts for garnish and nutty flavors.
If you love Coconut Milk Curry, you'll also love these curries
- Easy Thai Green Curry Chicken
- Slow Cooker Butter Chicken with Coconut Milk
- Malabar Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
- Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry
- Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken
- Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry in Crockpot
Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry in Crockpot
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 can Chickpeas drained
- 3 cups Pumpkin peeled and cubed (or Butternut Squash)
- 1 teaspoon Salt as per taste
- 1½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
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- 1 medium sized Shallot chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Ginger minced
- 2 14 oz Coconut Milk canned (or vegetable broth for a light curry)
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup or 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoon Sugar coconut sugar or Maple Syrup for vegan version
- 1½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
- 1½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 tablespoon Curry Powder
- ⅔ cup Roasted Cashews unsalted
- Chopped Cilantro for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat Olive Oil in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped Pumpkin and Drained Chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and cook on medium high heat for 5 minutes, tossing frequently or spread in a baking dish, drizzle olive oil on top and Bake @400F for 10-15 min.
- Dump all of this in the slow cooker. Add the spices, tomato ketchup, sugar and Coconut Milk. Toss to combine. Cover and cook over low heat for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
- Garnish with Toasted Cashew Nuts, Chopped Cilantro and Lemon Juice. Serve with steamed rice and naan bread
Video
Notes
- Spicy - If you like a spicy curry, add some Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes to make this Curry Spicy.
- Tomato Paste - Replace Ketchup with Tomato Paste or Passata for a deep tangy Tomato flavor
- Beans of your choice - Besides Chickpeas you can add beans of your choice. Its going to be awesome.
- Lentils - You can add Lentils to this curry. Pumpkin and Lentil is a wonderful combination
- Sweet Potatoes - Besides all of these, you can add chopped Sweet Potatoes or Butternut Squash for a hearty taste.
- Chicken or Shrimp - Ofcourse, you can add diced Chicken or deveined and peeled Shrimps. Just remember to sear them before dumping in the slow cooker.
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