Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

Chickpea Pumpkin Coconut Curry

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the Brown Rice:

For the Curry:

Nutritional Information

502
Calories
25.5g
Fat
61.2g
Carbohydrates
13g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
565mg
Sodium
Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

Recipe Description

This wonderful Chickpea Pumpkin Curry is a vegan’s delight for an authentic Indian curry. With an almost never ending list of ingredients including coconut oil, garlic fresh ginger, a variety of vegetables, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, coconut oil and peanut butter there is almost not one flavor missing. Serve your curry with coconut brown rice and garnish with cilantro and chopped peanuts, to compliment all the tastes.

To make Chickpea Pumpkin Curry, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare brown rice

    1 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    In a pan over medium heat, toast one cup of brown rice with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Cook rice

    55 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin CurryStep 2 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Add 2¼ cups water and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 45 minutes. Once cooked, remove from pan and allow to steam in a pot, covered, for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook garlic and ginger

    1 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    In a large pot over medium heat, cook the coconut oil, garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add vegetables

    5 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin CurryStep 4 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Add green onion, carrot, cauliflower florets and cubed pumpkin and saute for about 5 minutes until cauliflower and pumpkin begin to soften.

  5. 5

    Add spices

    1 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Add curry powder, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add sauces

    5 min
    Step 6 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Add coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, soya sauce/coconut aminos, salt and pepper and stir all together to mix. Cook for another 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add bell pepper and chickpeas

    10 min
    Step 7 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Stir in the bell pepper and chickpeas and simmer over medium-low heat for the last 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add peas

    1 min
    Step 8 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Add frozen peas, before serving and simmer for just a minute. Adjust seasoning, to taste.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

    Divide cooked rice and curry between serving bowls and garnish with cilantro and chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

You have to try this authentic Indian and vegan, Chickpea Pumpkin Curry with coconut rice, for dinner this week. Are you looking for a new fun and spicy curry to try, then this is the one! Let us know what you think and tag #cookmerecipes in your own blog posts online!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Xandra Mitchell
March 1, 2025
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Awesome! Made this for dinner with my husband, and we both loved it! Perfect balance of flavors, and so easy to whip up on a weeknight.

Olive
October 23, 2024
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Made this chickpea pumpkin curry last week and wow, it was sooo delish! Kinda reminded me of a trip I took to India long ago. Super easy and packed with flavors. Definitely a winner in my kitchen.

Elena
October 23, 2023
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Sabor increíble y fácil. Hice este cury en una noche lluviosa y me transportó a la India. ¡Gracias por esta receta deliciosa!

Karine
October 10, 2023
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Délicieux et facile!

Tina Williams
October 5, 2023
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Absolutely delicious flavor!

Rebecca Smith
June 17, 2023
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Superb taste combo. My family loved it, and we enjoyed making it together. A perfect dish for our cozy dinner nights.

Yara
June 24, 2022
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So flavorful, it’s become a family favorite! I made this curry on a chilly evening, and my husband couldn’t get enough. The blend of spices and creamy texture warmed us right up. A perfect dish for cozy nights together.

Thomas Anderson
December 14, 2021
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Amazing! I whipped this up for my family last week. The spices filled the house with warm aromas, reminding me of my mom's cooking. My kids loved it, and we laughed over dinner. Will definitely make again!

Yasmine
November 17, 2021
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Simply delicious and satisfying!

Jessica Morgan
July 16, 2021
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Wow! This Chickpea Pumpkin Curry blew my mind! 🌟 I made it for my family last night and it was a total hit! The spices were so rich and flavorful. Even my kids who usually shy away from veggies devoured it! Can't wait to make it again for my next dinner party!

Becky
January 11, 2021
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Delicious

Zach
June 12, 2020
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This Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry was superb. Made it for my wife and she loved it! The flavors blended so well. Perfect for family dinners.

Yan
May 16, 2020
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Amazing! I made this for my family’s dinner last night and they couldn’t stop raving about it! The flavors were just out of this world. This will definitely be a go-to recipe in our home now!

Athina
September 8, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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