Pumpkin Curry

This pumpkin curry is a grounding, warming dish — ideal for cooler seasons and immune support, with spices that gently stimulate digestion.

Ingredients

• 1 pumpkin

• 2 tsp ginger

• 1 tsp coriander seeds

• ½ fresh chilli, sliced

• 2 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 2 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1–2 tomatoes, chopped

• 250 ml coconut milk

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Roast pumpkin for 20 minutes until soft.

2. For the masala, simmer spices and tomatoes in a pot for 15 minutes until a paste forms.

3. Add ½ cup water and allow to evaporate.

4. Add coconut milk and reduce gently on low heat.

5. Add roasted pumpkin and simmer briefly before serving.

Fun / Health Fact

Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, which converts to Vitamin A in the body — essential for immune function and protection against infections.