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Burmese Pumpkin Curry ( মিষ্টি কুমড়া তরকারি)

A creamy and flavorful Burmese pumpkin curry, perfect for a comforting lunch. Made dairy and nut-free using coconut milk for richness.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
320 cal|5g protein|40g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Pumpkin
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel, deseed, and cube the pumpkin into 2.54 cm pieces.
  2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3Stir in the turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4Add the cubed pumpkin and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in the coconut milk and add salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
  6. 6Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve with rice.

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