Recipe – Chicken and Pumpkin Curry

This is such a yummy family friendly curry to keep you warm and oh so satisfied.
  • Serves 4
  • Prep time 15-20min
  • Marinate for 4+ hours and cook for 2 hours

What you will need:

Home made Korma curry paste (so easy)

  • 1 tbs cumin powder
  • 1 tbs garam masala
  • 2 tsp tumeric (ground)
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika 
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/3 cup of Cashews (raw)
  • 1/4 cup tomato puree
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

Curry:

  • 500g organic chicken breast, diced
  • 1/4 cup natural yoghurt
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 onion, diced,
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp cardamon
  • 350g butternut pumpkin
  • 1 large Zucchini, cut into pieces
  • 1 large carrot, cut into pieces
  • 600ml coconut cream (can add extra if it needs it)
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

What to do:

  • Put all ingredients for curry paste (except oil) in a high speed blender until chopped
  • Add oil and blend well. Until forms a smooth paste.
  • Marinate chicken in half of the curry paste for 2 hours plus
  • Heat coconut oil over medium heat
  • Add onion and garlic and fry for 2 minutes until soft
  • Add chicken and cook for a few minutes until sealed.
  • Reduce heat, add coconut cream, cardamon, 1/2 curry paste. Simmer.
  • Cook on low for 1.5 hours, stirring often.
  • Add pumpkin, zucchini and carrot and cook for another 20 minute or until tender.
  • Serve with basmati rice OR cauliflower rice and fresh coriander
  • Optional: Throw some mango chutney, natural yoghurt and Lentil chips (pretty much baby papadum’s) on the table as yummy additions for those who want it.

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