Pumpkin and chickpea Thai red curry with coriander and yoghurt

21 February 2018

Serves

4

Prep

10 mins

Cook

25 mins

Ingredients

  • olive oil, 1 tbsp
  • brown onion, 1 (diced)
  • garlic, 1-2 tsp (minced)
  • pumpkin, 1 kg (chunks)
  • red curry paste, 1/2 jar
  • diced tomatoes, 1 can
  • chickpeas, 1 can
  • coconut milk, 1/2 can (I make it up from powder)
  • coriander, handful
  • natural yoghurt, to taste
  • rice, 1 cup (I use jasmine)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium to high heat then add diced onion and minced garlic. Start cooking rice in rice cooker if using.
  • When onion has started to soften, add pumpkin and curry paste and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until pumpkin is tender. Check tenderness occasionally with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice according to packet directions.
  • Add chickpeas and coconut milk to curry and stir to combine. Cook until heated through. Season to taste.
  • Serve over rice with coriander and natural yoghurt. Enjoy!

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