Curry

Caribbean-Inspired Coconut Pumpkin Curry

Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Heat oil in a deep pan and soften onion for 8 minutes; stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, allspice and thyme for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 02

    Add chopped tomatoes, water and salt, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to form a thick, spiced sauce.

  3. 03

    Add the pumpkin and half of the coconut milk to the spiced tomato sauce and simmer for 15 minutes until nearly tender.

  4. 04

    Stir in peas and remaining coconut milk and cook for 5–7 minutes until pumpkin is soft; taste and season.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.