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    September 27, 2017 14 Comments

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry

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    Hi! I'm Sam, and lately, I'm obsessed with pumpkin recipes. Sweet, savoury, you name it, I want it all. Today's pumpkin prominent plate (see what I did there), is my current favourite 30 minute, easy weeknight dinner, Pumpkin Cashew Curry. Now, this is how you do pumpkin!

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    I used a fresh pumpkin so this dish is full of hearty pumpkin chunks which are simmered in a spiced curry cashew cream sauce. Oh, baby, it's good. It's real good. Hearty, warm, comforting, creamy, chilly day curry. Yes, please!

    But there's more! Today's recipe for Pumpkin Cashew Curry is even better because it was part of a challenge!!!!! Oooooohhhh aahhh.

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Ok, well I guess it wasn't really a challenge but more of a "hey let's see what will happen if we use the same ingredients" collaboration. Alissa, from the most wonderful blog Connoisseurus Veg and I, had a dual where together we randomly chose three ingredients and then made recipes using those ingredients. Fun right?

    The ingredients were, drumroll please.... pumpkin, cashews, and ginger. What we did with them was totally up to us, and boy did we take different approaches. I went savoury with my Pumpkin Cashew Curry, and Alissa went sweet with these amazing Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies ↓↓↓

    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies!

    Yeah, I know, I'm drooling too. Pumpkin, cheesecake, AND brownie, all crammed into one vegan dessert, what is this madness!?

    If you are new to Alissa and Connoisseurus Veg, be sure to hop over to her blog and check her out. She has a LOT of super scrumptious vegan recipes including some faves: Vegan Spaghetti Carbonara, Slow Cooker Vegan Lasagna Soup, and Vegan French Dip Sandwiches. Try not to drool all over your technology when viewing her site, please.

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Ahhhhh sooo much vegan deliciousness to be had. Love it!

    Now back to today's recipe for Pumpkin Cashew Curry.

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    To make Pumpkin Cashew Curry: Start by making the curry cashew cream, simply add everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

    *If you do not have a high-powered blender such as a Blendtec or Vitamix, soften the cashew first. To soften the cashews, add the cashews to a medium pot and cover with water. Boil for about 10 minutes until the cashews are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Prep the pumpkin by cutting it half, scooping out the seeds and pumpkin guts (is that what they are technically called)? The use a sharp potato peeler to peel off the skin of the pumpkin. I found it easiest to slice the pumpkin into smaller sections and then peeled those sections. Then chop into 1 - 2 inch chuncks

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Add the oil to large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and begins to brown. Add the pumpkin, vegetable broth, and curry cashew cream. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook for 8 - 10 minutes until the pumpkin is fork tender. Use an immersion blender in the pot to purée about ⅓ of the curry leaving lots of pumpkin chunks.

    Serve with rice or naan and garnish with cilantro and roasted cashews. Curry love <3

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream. Dairy-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

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    Pumpkin Cashew Curry

    Pumpkin Cashew Curry! This 30 minute vegan curry is the perfect quick hearty dinner. Pumpkin chunks are simmered in a rich curry cashew cream.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, Indian, Thai
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    For the curry cashew cream:

    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ½ cup raw cashews (see notes)
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric

    For the curry:

    • 1 tablespoon light oil (such as canola or vegetable)
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
    • 1 small pumpkin (about 1000g when peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 - 2 inch cubes)
    • 2 cups vegetable broth

    Optional garnishes:

    • 1 handful cilantro, roughly chopped
    • 1 handful roasted cashews
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    Instructions

    • For the curry cashew cream: add everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside. 
    • For the curry: add the oil to large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion, garlic and ginger, then sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and begins to brown. Add the pumpkin, vegetable broth and curry cashew cream. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook for 8 - 10 minutes until the pumpkin is fork tender.
    • Use an immersion blender in the pot to purée about â…“ of the curry leaving lots of pumpkin chunks. Serve with rice or naan and garnish with cilantro and/or roasted cashews.

    Notes

    *If you do not have a high-powered blender such as a Blendtec or Vitamix, soften the cashew first. To soften the cashews, add the cashews to a medium pot and cover with water. Boil for about 10 minutes until the cashews are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal
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    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.



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    1. Alicia says

      December 06, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Made this with an heirloom pumpkin left over from fall decor. So yummy! I used 1/2 the cashews but added 1 Tbsp cornstarch to offset, upped the curry powder (personal preference), and added a can of navy beans for a little oomph. Topped with pepitas for crunch and color. My hubby loved it! So healthy and so good; thank you!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 11, 2022 at 11:24 am

        Wonderful!

        Reply
    2. Srivani says

      October 05, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      (Figured I should put the comment under the correct recipe!). This was so Sam-tastic! (A better new word, meaning: easy, simple, delicious, specific to idtlc). And so delicious. I did use a butternut squash (because, well, no pumpkin) and added about 1 TBSP more curry since we LOVE curry dishes. Also added about a half can of chickpeas that were just sitting in the fridge yelling at me to use them (added after I used the hand-blender). The 9 month old boy LOVED this too. Thanks Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 06, 2017 at 9:21 am

        Hahaha love it! You're most welcome! 😀

        Reply
    3. Peter says

      October 01, 2017 at 12:16 pm

      Did the pumpkin curry last night.
      Good!
      1000 grams is about 4 cups for us older folks

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 02, 2017 at 9:32 am

        So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Mike says

      September 28, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Sam, I tried this recipe and followed it to the letter. Unfortunately, my wife and I found the pumpkin cashew curry to be quite bland. Nice colors and great ingredients, but lacking in flavor.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 28, 2017 at 5:15 pm

        Oh no, so sorry to hear that! There is lots of spice, onions, garlic, and ginger in this recipe so I am not sure how it turned out bland for you, but you are always welcome to add more seasonings to taste.

        Reply
    5. Cecile says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:45 am

      I have lots of canned pumpkin and I’d like to replace the pumpkin with canned. How much should I use?

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      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 27, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        I would say a 28oz can would be fine, BUT this means the curry will just be liquid without any chunks, so it will be more of a sauce than a curry. You should likely reduce the amount of vegetable broth as well as it might become too soupy.

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        • Cecile says

          September 27, 2017 at 3:25 pm

          Thank-you! I may add some cubed frozen butternut squash that I have on hand

        • Sam Turnbull says

          September 28, 2017 at 9:10 am

          Good idea!

    6. Alissa says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Hey Sam! I had so much fun with this challenge!! And I'm so glad I finally have the full recipe for your pumpkin cashew curry! It looks & sounds amazing! I'm going to grab a pumpkin later this week so I can make it this weekend. 🙂
      Thanks so much for this!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 27, 2017 at 11:40 am

        It's all my pleasure, Alissa! It was so much fun to collaborate in this way. I can't wait to give your pumpkin cheesecake brownies a try!!! Omnomnom. 😀

        Reply

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