Description
A creamy, fragrant Massaman curry with sweet pumpkin and crunchy peanuts, perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin cubed or canned pumpkin puree
- 2–3 tablespoons Massaman curry paste
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 cups waxy potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: green beans, carrots, or bell peppers
Instructions
- Peel and cube the pumpkin if using fresh. Slice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of Massaman curry paste and cook for another minute to release its flavors.
- Pour in 2 cups of coconut milk, stirring to combine with the paste until smooth.
- Add the cubed pumpkin and potatoes. Let the curry simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and adjust to taste. Stir well.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts and let them simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Right before serving, squeeze in the juice of one lime for freshness.
- Ladle the curry over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with extra peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
[‘Toast peanuts in a dry skillet for extra depth of flavor.’, ‘Adjust spice levels by adding Thai chili paste or crushed red pepper.’, ‘If the curry is too thick, add a splash of water or broth. If too thin, simmer uncovered to thicken.’, ‘Use fresh ginger, lime juice, and garlic for elevated flavors.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 600800
- Fat: 2225
- Saturated Fat: 1518
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 57
- Protein: 810
Keywords: Pumpkin Curry, Massaman Curry, Thai Curry, Fall Recipes, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Option