Description
Butter Chicken Pumpkin Curry is a delightful fusion of traditional Indian flavors with the creamy sweetness of pumpkin. This comforting dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious pumpkin sauce, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Serve it over fragrant basmati rice or alongside warm naan for a satisfying meal that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and brown on all sides for about five minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and coconut milk until well combined.
- Mix in curry powder and garam masala, then let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes.
- Adjust sauce consistency by simmering longer if needed or adding water/broth if too thick.
- Serve hot with rice or naan, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg