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Pumpkin Curry with Chicken and Coconut

By Kimberly Killebrew
Featuring a coconut-based curry sauce with sweet pumpkin, tender chicken, plump golden raisins, and toasted coconut, this Pumpkin Curry is a feast for the taste buds!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups sugar pumpkin , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 large chicken breast (about a pound) , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion , diced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons apricot or peach jam
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • or BEST homemade curry powder (click link for recipe)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quality chicken broth
  • 14 oz can coconut cream (or coconut milk if you can't find coconut cream)
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup flaked/desiccated coconut toasted (see Note)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter in a
    or pot over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until soft and translucent, about 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add the curry powder and apricot jam and cook for another minute. Add the flour and stir to combine.
    Slowly add the chicken broth and increase the heat, constantly stirring, until the flour is dissolved. Add the coconut milk and salt and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened. Add the pumpkin and raisins. Return to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pumpkin is soft but not mushy. Add salt to taste.
  • Sprinkle with some toasted shredded coconut and serve with steamed Basmati rice or naan bread.

Notes

To toast the shredded coconut, place a dry skillet over medium-high heat and toast the coconut, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10118IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 6mg
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
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