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Could there be anything more autumn like than a cozy pumpkin curry??
Ahh, probably, but who cares, this is pretty stickin autumn like and I love it.
It’s healthy, but cozy and um there is pumpkin, pomegranates and naan (naan is the best) for dipping. What could be better? And on a Monday? Yes, please!
And yes, I think Monday’s need cozy… not salads… unless they come with a grilled cheese (1 and 2), just sayin.
So you know how weekends are for rest? Well, lately weekend days and weekdays are looking all too similar around here. It’s not really a bad thing… until it’s seven o’clock on Saturday night and I am still in the kitchen looking at a pile of dirty dishes, my feet hurt, I am not feeling so good because I have to re-make a recipe for the third day in a row and I am kind of freaking out inside because not only have I signed off on my cabinets and counter tops, but I just COLORED my concrete floors! I am honestly so unsure about all three decisions.
Like I am now thinking I want to go in a different direction with everything. YIKES. Please tell me that this is normal? That everyone who remodels anything goes through this phase? Overthinks everything? It can’t be just me, can it?
Err, it can really be a problem. I am the world’s biggest over-thinker.
I think the barn stuff is stressing me out because these decisions are permanent. Or well, permanent for a while at least, and my crazy, insane mind is constantly saying “I don’t know, I don’t know”. It’s just that decisions, especially big ones, are the worst. Normally, I can brush things off pretty easily and focus on what needs to get done, but I think it’s affecting my work in the kitchen these days. For example over the last three days, everything I have made, while it did taste good (few at least I am not making gross food), did not come out lookin so pretty. Yeah, not pretty at all! And I tried, I tried so hard to pretty them up, but basically I think (and hope) I am just in one of those little “ruts” where things go south for a few days. I have no doubt that things will turn around soon (ok, I have a little doubt), but UGH. I can deal with it though (right?) and hey, I am still pretty freaking excited, and totally grateful, for everything going on in my life right now. As my dad says, I just like to complain a little.
Whatever.
Anyway, this curry. Let’s talk about it, and the fact that I actually think this is pretty food!! YEAH!
FYI, I never think anything I make is pretty, so this is kind of a big deal. And clearly I made this before my little “rut” started, but I think either way, this will always be pretty. It’s those darn pomegranates. I am addicted. Seriously, I am.
This curry is all things fall, and comfort, and HEALTH. And there is peanut chicken involved. Anything involving peanut chicken is always a winner in my book. There is also some sweet pumpkin. I am really enjoying pumpkin savory recipes. They lend such a great flavor and texture to dishes. Loving it.
But the rice? Oh I love the rice too. It’s slightly sweet, super sticky and perfect for soaking up all the creamy curry. Oh, oh, and the naan is so good for that too. Can’t forget that naan.
Finally, this curry is SO easy. The hardest part is chopping up that pumpkin, which I am not going to lie, is kind of tricky. My best tip is a very sharp knife and a stable cutting board. I like using fresh pumpkin chunks over the canned stuffed. I think the flavor is just so much better, and I like the chunks. They add great texture.
Other than the pumpkin though, this Thai Peanut Chicken and Pumpkin Curry w/Sticky Pomegranate Rice (whoo) is simple, super quick and no fuss. Hooray!
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Isn’t it pretty?? Those colors! It’s fall in a bowl!
Pumpkin is so under-appreciated… it makes for such an amazing base for a meal and so often people get intimidated by having to cut into one. This is a gorgeous curry. Looks incredibly comforting.
I know what what I am making for dinner tonight!! MMMMM!!!
Loving this recipe! Making this asap!
Everything you make is gorgeous! This curry is amazing! Can’t wait to see pictures of the barns. It’s going to be fabulous. Don’t worry!
Love the colors in this dish, Tieghan! Gorgeous.
Incredible
This looks so comforting and super delicious! I LOVE pb in my dinner entrees and this peanut chicken and pumpkin curry is right up my alley!!
Homemade naan is a game changer!
So many awesome flavours and textures going on is this meal, stunning!
WHOA WHOA WHOA, you don’t think you make pretty food? NU UH – your food is gorgeous always! And, this bowl is stunning Tieghan! Peanut sauce and pumpkin curry? You’re a genius. Pinned!
I’ve been craving Indian Food constantly ever since seeing The 100 Foot Journey… and this recipe looks perfect! Making kitchen/decorating decisions IS very hard – you are completely normal to stress about this … I always think your food is gorgeous… not to worry! Hang in there Tieghan.
Help! I an new to Pinterest. Sometimes when I click to pin your recipe, I get to all your pin boards and can’t find the particular one, like this curry. Thanks for great recipes!
This is pretty and looks delicious and cozy. Yum! When we were doing our house project, I rethought everything. It turned out perfectly. So much worry for nothing. You’ll be fine!
Should of, could of, would of??
You will love your new kitchen.
And I hope there is another kitchen in your future with your own family if you choose-,lol.
Love the nana bread and everything that goes with it.
Tieghan You are Marvelous in Making food.
Just beautiful! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I can’t wait to make by myself!
At the risk of sounding like a total freak, would you please adopt me? Or maybe hire me as a human dishwasher/garbage disposal…pretty please? How in the world do you come up with these outrageously drool-worthy recipes? Culinary genius at its finest!