Description
This butter chicken pumpkin curry blends juicy chicken pieces with smooth pumpkin puree, aromatic curry spices, and creamy yogurt for a comforting, protein‑rich autumn dish. Ready in just 50 minutes, it offers a lighter alternative to traditional butter chicken while delivering the same rich flavor. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy weeknight, serve over rice or with naan for a complete, satisfying meal. Enjoy the spices and silky texture that make this dish a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb diced chicken
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, curry powder, garlic, ginger, and salt; marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil, sauté onion until translucent.
- Add chicken and brown.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and water; simmer 20 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- replace yogurt with coconut yogurt. Adjust heat with cayenne if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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