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    Home » Curry & Side dish » Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    Published: May 13, 2018 · by Shilpa · 2 Comments

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    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    Bengali pumpkin curry step-by-step recipe with video and photos.

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    • What is Bengali pumpkin curry
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    What is Bengali pumpkin curry

    Bengali style pumpkin curry or kumro chokka is made with pumpkin, potatoes, and brown chickpea (or kala chana). This simple no onion no garlic dish is an excellent accompaniment to both rice and roti. Traditionally, it is a summer dish as pumpkin is available only during summer, but these days we can enjoy it any time of the year.

    This simple dish is a part of every Bengali household, and as with most dishes, it varies slightly from one house to another. But the core ingredients, i.e. pumpkin, potatoes and brown chickpeas remain the same, and this combination adds a unique taste to the dish.

    This is a very simple dish ready in no time if you have brown chickpeas soaked and boiled. When I boil brown chickpeas for this dish, I increase the quantity and use the remaining to make simple salads or kadlekalu usli.

    Ingredients to make Bengali pumpkin curry

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    Pumpkin: I use Kent (or Jap) pumpkin to make this dish. This dish tastes best with this naturally sweet pumpkin; however, you may choose any variety.

    Potatoes: This is an optional ingredient but I highly recommend using it.

    Brown chickpeas: Also known as kala chana, this adds a very unique flavour to the dish.

    Spices: The whole spices used here are nigella seeds and bay leaf. The powdered spices used are cumin powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and garam masala.

    Ghee: This dish tastes best when made with ghee. However, if you are looking for a vegan version, you may replace it with any cooking oil.

    Benefits of pumpkin

    Pumpkin is considered a superfood due to its health benefits. It is a good source of beta carotene, vitamins and minerals. They are low in calories and high in fiber. It is known to increase immunity, improve vision, improve sleep, and also helps in boosting the mood.

    Bonus

    This dish is:
    – Rich in protein (from brown chickpeas/kala chana)
    – Gluten-free
    – Ready in less than 20 minutes once the kala chana is boiled

    Do try my version of this delicious curry and let me know how you like it.

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    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    Bengali pumpkin curry recipe video

    Bengali Pumpkin curry step-by-step recipe with photos

    1. Mix spice powders and ginger with some water

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    2. Heat oil and add nigella seeds, bay leaf and dry red chilli

    3. Add the spice mix prepared

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    4. Add potatoes and fry for another 2-3 minutes

    5. Add boiled chickpeas, 2 cups of water and salt. Bring it to boil

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    6. Add the pumpkin and mix well

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    7. Gently mash a few pieces of pumpkin to give some thickness to the gravy

    Bengali Pumpkin Curry
    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

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    Bengali Pumpkin Curry

    Bengali Pumpkin curry

    Bengali Pumpkin CurryShilpa
    Bengali style pumpkin curry or kumro chokka is made with pumpkin, potatoes, and brown chickpea (or kala chana). This simple no onion, no garlic dish is an excellent accompaniment to both rice and roti.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Bengali, Indian
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups pumpkin diced (approximately 750 grams)
    • 1 larger potato diced
    • ½ cup brown chickpea (kala chana)
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
    • 3 tbsp ghee
    • 1-2 dry red chilli
    • 1-2 bay leaf
    • 1 tsp nigella seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ tsp garam masala

    Instructions
     

    • Soak the brown chickpeas in sufficient water for 2-3 hours. Boil it in water until done. Set aside
    • In a small bowl, mix ginger paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder with ¼ cup water. Set aside
    • Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a fry pan or kadhai. Add nigella seeds, bay leaf and dry red chilli. Saute for a minute
    • Add the spice mix prepared in step 2
    • Simmer for 2-3 minutes
    • Add potatoes and fry for another 2-3 minutes
    • Add boiled chickpeas, 2 cups of water and salt. Bring it to boil. Simmer until the potatoes are half cooked
    • Add the pumpkin and mix well. Cover and simmer until the potatoes and pumpkin is completely done
    • Remove the cover and increase the flame to dry out excess moisture
    • Gently mash a few pieces of pumpkin to give some thickness to the gravy
    • Add garam masala and mix well
    • Turn off the flame, drizzle 1 tbsp ghee and serve hot

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    Nutrition Facts
    Bengali Pumpkin curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 104 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 14mg5%
    Sodium 5mg0%
    Potassium 248mg7%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 3738IU75%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 34mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. saijo

      May 16, 2018 at 5:45 am

      5 stars
      Shilpa, thanks for the article post.Really thank you! Great.

      Reply
    2. Tressa

      November 08, 2020 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      It was definitely informative. Your site is useful. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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