Description
A creamy and comforting Pumpkin Curry featuring rich coconut milk, aromatic spices, tender tofu, and optional vegetables. This flavorful dish is perfect as a warming meal and is both vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup of diced red, white, or yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
- 2 cups of water and 1 vegetable bouillon cube, or 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of curry powder
- 1 (14-ounce) block of 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 the oil until shimmering.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent and tender, releasing its aromatic flavor.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Stir in the water and vegetable bouillon cube (or broth), full-fat coconut milk, pumpkin puree, ground cumin, and curry powder. Mix well to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Add Tofu and Veggies: Incorporate the pressed and cubed extra-firm tofu, and any optional vegetables. Stir gently to mix without breaking the tofu cubes.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Season and Serve: Remove the pot from heat, season the curry with salt and pepper to taste, and stir once more before serving.
Notes
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture before cooking to ensure better texture and flavor absorption.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Adjust the curry powder amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Serve the pumpkin curry over steamed rice or with warm naan bread for a complete meal.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: pumpkin curry, vegan curry, tofu curry, coconut milk curry, easy curry recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free
