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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 (1Â 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!
You are amazing!! I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious. I don’t think I realized just how great pumpkin could be in a savoury dish until now. I hope you come out with a cookbook one day!
AWE!!! Thank you! So happy you enjoyed this! 🙂
I was searching for a pumpkin curry recipe when I found this. RAVE reviews from family and friends! I grated some jaggery into the rice, used a little less molasses, roasted my pumpkin before adding it in….and simmered for an afternoon……so good! I am going to try subbing chickpeas for the chicken tomorrow. Thanks for this recipe!
Great site!
I made this tonight and it was absolutely amazing! I didn’t have hot curry powder, just regular, so I put in a couple tablespoons of sririacha. It worked great! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
So happy you loved this! Thanks Cassie! 🙂
Our cooking club used this recipe for the pumpkin curry as a dipping sauce for a naan appetizer board and we absolutely LOVED it!!! The pumpkin is such a great pairing with the curry 🙂
That is awesome!! I am so excited you guys all loved this, thank you!!
Cooked this today and WOW was it terrific. You’re brilliant. I had difficulty finding coconut oil (live overseas) so I cooked the chicken in olive oil.
So happy you love this meal. THANK YOU! It’s one of my favorites!
I substituted chickpeas for chicken and it worked great! Pumpkin chunks took almost 25 min to get soft.
So happy that worked for you!! Thanks! 🙂
Oh wow! I haven’t been that excited about a recipe in a while. I might have to make this tonight because it’s all I can think about! 🙂
Thanks!! Hope you love love it! 🙂
One more question. Do the pumpkin chunks cook down into the sauce or are they supposed to hold their shape? Thanks for delicious idea.
They cook down a little into the sauce, but they are generally supposed to hold their shape. Hope you love this!
We made, we LOVED! GREAT recipe!
YEAH!! THANK YOU! 🙂
Made this for dinner last night and the sauce is soooo good. Used butternut squash instead of pumpkin and added sugar snap peas (needed to use them up) for color and more crunch. The sauce would be fantastic using tofu or tempeh. Also used hot curry powder…1/4 tsp….and it was nice and spicy! Thanks for all your great recipes!!
SO happy you loved this! Thank you!!
Made this tonight. It is unbelievable. Such unique and amazing flavour combos. 11/10!
Thanks for the fantastic recipe.. AS ALWAYS. You rock!!
THANK YOU! So excited you loved this. It’s one of my favorites!
This looks amazing. Do you think almond milk would work instead of coconut milk?
Thanks Erin! I think almond milk might work, but whole milk maybe better.
Hope you love this and please let me know if you have anymore questions. Enjoy!
Pumpkin curry sounds great for autumn!
Thank you!
OMG..
New favourite curry recipe in my house!!
SO delicious
SO happy you loved it! THANKS!