Vegetarian Soups & Stews

Pumpkin Curry in a Hurry

Name: Pumpkin Curry in a Hurry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 Pumpkin; 1 Courgette (cubed); 1 Red Onion (diced); 1 Light Coconut Milk; 4 tbsp Green Curry Paste; 4 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil; 120 ml Water

A quick and easy vegetarian pumpkin curry with courgette and coconut milk. Perfect for midweek, this colourful dish uses shop-bought curry paste and is ready in under 30 minutes.

4.7 (3 reviews)

• By Ricky Robinson • Updated October 31, 2023

This is a really easy pumpkin curry recipe, perfect for midweek. It uses shop-bought curry paste so it's quick to prepare as well as being good for you. The humble pumpkin transforms into a hearty, comforting curry that'll warm you up on chilly evenings.

The vibrant orange pumpkin cubes stand out alongside the courgettes and red onions, creating a colourful final result. As they simmer and soften in coconut milk, the aroma of garlic-infused olive oil adds depth to the dish, ensuring every bite is delicious.

The beauty of this curry is its simplicity—it's ready in under 30 minutes and genuinely good for you too.

Roasting the pumpkin and courgette with a bit of curry paste before adding them to the sauce gives the vegetables a lovely caramelised edge and intensifies their natural sweetness. This extra step only takes ten minutes but makes a real difference to the flavour.

Couscous makes a fantastic alternative to the traditional rice because it's so quick and easy to prepare. Just add boiling water, and it's ready in minutes, making it a good choice for weeknights. The tiny grains soak up the curry's sauce beautifully, creating a satisfying forkful with each mouthful.

The light, fluffy texture of couscous complements the rich curry really well without being too heavy. Of course, you could also serve this with basmati rice, naan bread, or even some crusty wholemeal bread if you prefer. The curry itself is quite versatile and pairs nicely with most carbohydrate bases.

This pumpkin curry strikes a great balance between simplicity and flavour. It's not fussy or complicated, but the combination of roasted vegetables, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic curry paste delivers a genuinely tasty meal. You don't need to be fancy about it—just good, honest cooking that works.