Pumpkin Curry (Græskarcurry)

 

 

This recipe was found on Hendes Verden

Serves 4-5

600 g pumpkin
50 g shredded coconut, dried or fresh
75 g unsalted peanuts
75 g sunflower seeds
1/2 dl canola oil
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1-2 fresh red chilies
1 tsp curry powder
5 bay leaves
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp curry leaves
1-2 chopped onions
2 cloves garlic
1 lump of freshly grated ginger
1 tin coconut mil
2 dl water
1 bundle fresh cilantro

Marinade:
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp water
Juice and rind of 1 lemon

Slice the pumpkin out into wedges, remove the shell and innards. Cut into chunks.
Blend the ingredients for the marinade together, place the pumpkin in, and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Toast peanuts, sunflower seeds, and coconut in a dry pan. Blend with a bit of water and salt into a thick paste.
Heat up oil with mustard seeds, fennel seeds, curry powder, curry leaves, bay leaves, and minced chili. When the oil is hot and the mustard seeds pop, add onion, ginger, and minced garlic. Fry until golden on medium heat then add the pumpkin. Fry up for 2 minutes more.
Add the nut pesto, coconut milk, and water. Let simmer until the pumpkin pieces are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garish with cilantro and chili. Serve with basmati rice cooked with cloves, bay leaves, and a bit of cardamom.