Quick Thai Chickpea Pumpkin Coconut Curry
I am the queen of Thai-inspired coconut curries. I have a whole slew of them on my site. Among the most popular are my Thai Chicken Coconut Curry, Green Thai Chicken Coconut Curry, and my Yellow Thai Chicken Coconut Curry. Once I realized how much you all loved the red one, I made green, and then yellow, too. Today’s pumpkin curry reminds me a lot of my Sweet Potato and Chickpea Coconut Curry. This pumpkin curry is easy to make and ready in 30 minutes yet has such fabulous depth of flavor your friends and family will be convinced that you spent all day on it. So healthy yet hearty with tender chunks of pumpkin, chickpeas, bell peppers, spinach, cilantro, and lime juice for layers of incredible flavor. Everything is drenched in the most flavorful and aromatic coconut milk-based red Thai curry sauce. It’s so flavorful and truly my favorite part of any curry and is comprised of a combination of red curry paste, fresh ginger, coriander, cumin, and more. You’d never guess that naturally vegan and gluten-free comfort food can taste so amazing!
Ingredients in Thai Pumpkin Curry
To make this Thai pumpkin chickpea curry, you’ll need a lot of ingredients. None are difficult to find and they do all serve a purpose. If you’re thinking about making substitutions or wondering what you can sway, there’s more on that below. But for now, get out the following easy-to-find ingredients:
Coconut oil (or another cooking oil) Yellow onion Bell peppers Small red chile, jalapeno, or serrano chile; optional Garlic Ginger (ground or fresh) Ground coriander and cumin Fresh pumpkin – Use sugar pumpkins, also known as pie pumpkins or sweet pumpkins, or Long Island Cheese pumpkins can also be substituted Thai red curry paste Low-sodium broth (vegetable broth or chicken broth), or water (I used water) Canned coconut milk – Full-fat coconut milk will give you a much richer overall mouthfeel and texture, and the dish will simply taste better than using light coconut milk. Do not confuse canned coconut milk with cream of coconut that also comes in a can, which is extremely sweet and better suited for a piña colada than a curry. Additionally, don’t try to use another milk — cashew, soy, cow’s, etc. — instead of canned coconut milk and expect it to resemble a proper coconut curry or achieve the same creaminess Bay or kaffir lime leaves, optional Chickpeas Fresh spinach Lime juice – For the best flavor, use juice from fresh lime wedges, not bottled varieties Soy sauce (or fish sauce, if not vegan) Kosher salt and black pepper Brown sugar Fresh cilantro Nuts, optional for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Thai Pumpkin Coconut Curry
If you’ve been too intimidated to try your hand at making curry at home, this recipe is perfect for you! All the ingredients come together in a single skillet and cook in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Try incorporating:– Sweet potatoes – Carrots– Acorn squash– Butternut squash– Cauliflower– Edamame– Frozen peas– Kale rather than spinach– Basil rather than cilantro– Cashews– Peanuts – Or whatever you have in your produce drawer or freezer! Here’s an overview of the cooking process:
Favorite Thai Curry Recipes:
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