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Easy Pumpkin Chicken Curry from Scratch
A flavorful and hearty curry combining tender chicken, pumpkin, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil (If sticking occurs when browning chicken, add more oil)
Chicken Thighs
- 21 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Red Onion
- 1 red onion red onion (Peeled and minced)
Garlic Cloves
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (Peeled and crushed)
Ground Fresh Turmeric
- 1 Tablespoon ground turmeric (Substitute: turmeric powder)
Ground Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin (Lightly toast spices if old)
Ground Coriander Seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds (Toast if old)
Sambal Oelek
- 1 Tablespoon Sambal oelek
Pumpkin
- 14.1 oz pumpkin (Cut into 3/4 inch cubes, substitute: butternut squash)
Chicken Stock
- 1⅗ cups chicken stock
Fresh Coriander Leaves
- 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves
Coconut Cream or Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup coconut cream or heavy cream (Optional for creamier curry)
Instructions
- Heat oil, brown chicken in batches, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then add spices and stir briefly.
- Add sambal oelek, chicken, pumpkin, and stock; simmer covered for 15 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and optional cream before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overheat to prevent drying out the chicken. Adjust seasoning as needed.