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Tofu Pumpkin Curry

November 14, 2016 By Gunjan 6 Comments

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This Tofu Pumpkin Curry is a comforting Fall meal. Its is vegan, gluten free and yet protein rich. It has all the wonderful fall flavors is a one pot family dinner.

A front view of plated tofu pumpkin curry

Being a vegan, Tofu is always on the top of my food list. Even though tofu doesn’t have a taste of its own but comes out really well when cooked properly with flavorful sauces or marinates.

Tofu is calcium and protein rich and at the same time so versatile that it can be molded into any kind of dish, be it dips, appetizer, desserts or entrees.

Since I had so much leftover pumpkin puree from my previous recipes I decided to come up with an entrée that can be easily made within 30 minutes and serves as a healthy yet flavorsome potluck dish for your dinner menu for this Thanksgiving.

As I promised this year I covered almost the entire day of Thanksgiving with my recipes with a variety of flavors and ingredients. I have already shared brunch and dessert and now this Tofu Pumpkin Curry.

Ingredients for Tofu Pumpkin Curry

Olive oil

Cumin seeds

Fennel seeds

Onion

Tarragon

Pumpkin puree

Basil

Chili powder

Water

Chili powder

Water

Red bell pepper

Unsweetened coconut milk

Salt

Extra firm tofu

A 45 degree angle view of tofu pumpkin curry.

How to make Tofu Pumpkin Curry

I warmed the oil and flavored it with fennel seeds and cumin seeds.

Then sautéed onion in it and seasoned with fresh tarragon which made this dish even more aromatic.

Thereafter, I added pumpkin puree and again added some fresh basil leaves to flavor this entrée further. I love fresh herbs and cannot stop myself from flavoring my recipes with these fresh leaves. Along with being perfect seasonings, aromatic fresh herbs also helps in boosting memory, soothes colon, prevents inflammation and are great antioxidants. Not to forget they look beautiful and makes the presentation of any dish super attractive 🙂

Coming back to Tofu Pumpkin Curry………

Afterwards, I added a few more ingredients to it and cooked for a while.

Next, I added some lightened coconut milk to give it a creamy texture, but I used the tetra pack unsweetened coconut milk instead of Thai coconut milk to lighten up this entrée. However, feel free to use your choice of coconut milk and lastly I finished the dish with chopped tofu.

Top view of Tofu Pumpkin Curry

When I served Tofu Pumpkin Curry over a bed of steamed rice to my family and brown rice to myself, I couldn’t believe that it tasted outstanding. We all loved this nutritious and delicious dinner and I added this recipe in my Thanksgiving dinner menu.

Full view of the table spread

Before I let you all rush to your kitchen to try this recipe I would like to share the health benefits of pumpkin/pumpkin puree and the importance to consume this seasonal vegetable. Pumpkin helps improve digestive system, prevents heart diseases, boosts immunity and is high in fiber along with being so versatile that it can be enjoyed in sweet and or savory recipes 🙂

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A front view of served tofu pumpkin curry

Happy Cooking!!!!!!

A front view of plated tofu pumpkin curry
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Tofu Pumpkin Curry

This Tofu Pumpkin Curry is a comforting Fall meal. Its is vegan, gluten free and yet protein rich. It has all the wonderful fall flavors is a one pot family dinner.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin curry, pumpkin curry recipe, tofu pumpkin curry, vegan pumpkin curry
Servings: 4
Calories: 437kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (tetra pack)
  • 1 tsp salt or as per taste
  • 1 14oz extra firm tofu (chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in pan and add cumin seeds and fennel seeds.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until onions start browning. Add tarragon and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add pumpkin puree, basil and chili powder and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add water and cook uncovered for 30 seconds.
  • Simmer the flame, add red bell pepper and coconut milk. Cook covered for 5-7 minutes stirring at intervals. (Cook this at low flame). Add salt and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes in a low flame.
  • Add salt and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes in a low flame. Serve with steamed rice/brown rice/quinoa and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9685IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg

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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diet, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Tara says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    That looks like a delightful meal. I’m always trying to get beyond the tofu stirfries that I make weekly. They always taste the same. Pumpkin is a nice change!

    Reply
  2. Valentina Chirico says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    It sounds delicious!!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Ashleigh says

    November 15, 2016 at 5:00 am

    Thank you for sharing your tofu pumpkin curry recipe! It looks so good and easy enough to make! I can’t wait to try this new recipe soon, you always share the best dishes!!

    Reply
  4. Esther says

    November 14, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    This looks delicious! I’m allergic to soy, so I’m going to skip the tofu. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. thesocialbeing721 says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Awesome, this recipe looks amazing! I started cooking with tarragon and love it!

    Reply
  6. linda spiker says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Such a pretty colorful dish!

    Reply

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