Srilankan Pumpkin Curry

May 13, 2021

Srilankan Pumpkin Curry

This rich delicious Sri Lankan pumpkin curry is made using the versatile pumpkin and is simmered with rich coconut milk and spices. It can be described as a "comfort in a bowl" and the robust curry is not only vegetarian but also gluten free and dairy free. It can be had with boiled rice, cauliflower rice or a hot roti.

The original recipe Srilankan Pumpkin Curry

So let's see how it's made-

Serves 3

Ingredients

450g pumpkin cubed(with skin)

2 tbsp oil

1/2 Tsp Black mustard seeds*

1 medium onion(finely chopped)

10 - 12 curry leaves

2 green chilli (chopped)

1 stick cinnamon(or cinammon powder)*

3-5 large cloves garlic chopped ( can add more)

Chilli powder( 1/2 Tsp +1/2tsp)

Turmeric powder

Cumin powder

Pepper

1/2 tsp Curry powder

3/4 to 1 cup thick coconut milk

1/2 cup water

Salt

Notes

*would recommend the cinnamon stick as it adds a stronger flavour to the curry.

*the curry tastes delicious even without the mustard seeds but for a more traditional and authentic flavour it is preferable to add them.

Srilankan Pumpkin Curry Video

Method

Step 1

Heat a pan in medium, add oil.

When the oil is hot, add garlic,mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilli.

Step 2

After a minute add onions and cinnamon stick and cook till the onions are translucent.

Step 3

Add the curry powder,cumin powder, turmeric powder,salt, pepper and chilli powder and cook for a minute till the raw smell disappears.

*Heat level can be increased by adding an additional 1/2 tsp chili powder.

Step 4

Add the cubed pumpkins followed by 1/2 cup of coconut milk and water. Let it come to a boil.Close the lid and turn the heat to medium low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender and cooked through.Add the remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk. Cook for 5 minutes on low, taste and add salt and spices.

NOTES

* can boil the pumpkin cubes for 7 to 10 minutes and this will reduce the cooking time as will take less time for the pumpkin to become tender.