Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry in Crockpot is a cosy and comforting curry recipe. Its sweet and mild in spices and tastes so delicious. This is best served with steamed rice or naan bread.
3cupsPumpkinpeeled and cubed (or Butternut Squash)
1teaspoonSalt as per taste
1½teaspoonGround Black Pepper
curry
1medium sizedShallotchopped
4clovesGarlicminced
2tablespoonGingerminced
214 oz Coconut Milkcanned (or vegetable broth for a light curry)
2tablespoonTomato Ketchup or 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
2tablespoonSugarcoconut sugar or Maple Syrup for vegan version
1½teaspoonGround Cumin
1teaspoonTurmeric
1½teaspoonGround Cinnamon
1tablespoonGaram Masala
1½teaspoonSmoked Paprika
2tablespoonCurry Powder
⅔cupRoasted Cashewsunsalted
Chopped Cilantrofor garnish
1tablespoonLemon Juicefor garnish
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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
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Notes
You can skip Cashew Nuts if you wish to
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry in Crockpot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Sodium 660mg29%
Potassium 604mg17%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 7860IU157%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 74mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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