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Butter Chicken Pumpkin Curry

Creamy Butter Chicken Pumpkin Curry for Cozy Nights

A delightful twist on classic Butter Chicken, this Butter Chicken Pumpkin Curry combines tender chicken with a creamy pumpkin sauce, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon butter for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder adjust for heat
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish fresh cilantro
For Serving
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed before cooking
  • 1 cup water for cooking rice
  • optional naan bread for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion until soft and translucent, then add minced garlic and ginger.
  3. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper; brown the chicken on all sides.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and chili powder; toast for a minute.
  5. Pour in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; stir to combine and simmer.
  6. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
  7. Cook basmati rice according to package instructions.
  8. Serve the curry over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro; add naan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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