Pumpkin Chicken Curry

5 from 1 vote

Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Chicken Curry with Rice, a delightful fusion of seasonal comfort and exotic spices. This hearty dish marries tender chicken with a velvety pumpkin sauce, creating a symphony of tastes that will warm your soul. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this pumpkin-infused curry is a culinary journey that invites you to savor the essence of autumn with every delectable bite.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Chicken Curry with Rice, Pumpkin Chicken Curry

Servings: people

Calories: 682kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Dutch Oven

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Curry:

3 lbs. Chicken boneless, skinless, cut into cubes or chicken thighs
2 cups Pumpkin Puree (one can of pumpkin puree)
2 Onions finely chopped
2 Cups Tomatoes diced (1 Can Diced Tomato)
1½ Tsp Garlic minced (6 cloves)
2 inches Ginger grated
1 cup Coconut Milk
4 tbsp Curry Powder
2 tsp Turmeric Powder
2 tsp Cumin Powder
2 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 tbsp Olive Oil
Fresh Cilantro (for garnish

Ingredients for the Rice:

2 cups Basmati Rice
4 cups Water
1 tsp Salt

Instructions

Prep Ingredients:

Cut the chicken into cubes.
Finely chop onions, dice tomatoes, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
In a small bowl, mix curry powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder.

Cooking Curry:

In a large pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add the spice mixture and cook for a couple of minutes to release flavors.
Incorporate chicken cubes, ensuring they are coated with the spice mixture.
Pour in the pumpkin puree and stir well.
Add diced tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.

Preparing Fluffy Rice:

Rinse Basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Serving:

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it alongside the Pumpkin Chicken Curry.
Garnish the curry with fresh cilantro.

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