Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

neutral oil

like grapeseed or corn

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 tsp

ground turmeric

1 tbsp

fresh ginger

minced

1 unit

fresh chili

minced, seeds removed

8 cup

pumpkin flesh

1-inch cubes

1.5 cup

chicken, beef or vegetable stock

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 unit

garlic

crushed

1 pound

ground beef

(optional)

14.5 unit

crushed tomatoes

0.25 tsp

coriander

1 cup

yogurt

preferably whole-milk

0.25 cup

fresh mint

chopped

1 tsp

garlic

minced

Step 1
~3 min

Heat neutral oil in a pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Sauté chopped onion until browned (about 10 minutes).

Step 3
~3 min

Add ground turmeric, minced ginger, and minced chili; cook until aromatic (about 2 minutes).

Step 4
~3 min

Add pumpkin cubes and stock; season with salt and pepper.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-30 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender.

Step 6
~3 min

If the liquid is too thin, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to thicken the sauce.

Step 7
~3 min

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Add crushed garlic to the skillet.

Step 10
~3 min

If using ground beef, add it to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes).

Step 12
~3 min

Add crushed tomatoes and coriander to the ground beef mixture and reduce heat to low.

Step 13
~3 min

Simmer until the mixture thickens (about 5-10 minutes).

Step 14
~3 min

In a bowl, combine yogurt, chopped mint, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the yogurt sauce.

Step 15
~3 min

Spoon the ground beef or tomato sauce over the cooked pumpkin.

Step 16
~3 min

Top with yogurt sauce and fresh mint before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the pumpkin for a deeper flavor.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or naan bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Afghanistan

Cultural Significance

Pumpkin is a popular ingredient in Afghan cuisine, often used in savory dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Eid
Nowruz

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Holiday meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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