Curried Pumpkin

Curried Pumpkin is a comforting dish made by simmering pumpkin or winter squash in a fragrant, spiced curry sauce. It typically features ingredients like coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of curry spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The dish has roots in various cuisines, including Indian, Southeast Asian, and Caribbean cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pumpkin and may contain moderate fat if made with coconut milk, while protein content is usually low unless legumes or meat are added. It provides key nutrients like vitamin A (from beta-carotene in pumpkin), fiber, and various antioxidants from the spices, with a rough calorie range of 200-350 per serving depending on preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	280 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Vitamin E	2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, curried pumpkin showcases how similar ingredients adapt across global cuisines—from Indian 'kaddu ki sabzi' to Caribbean pumpkin curry. Nutritionally, the combination of pumpkin's beta-carotene with spices like turmeric may enhance nutrient absorption, making it both flavorful and functionally beneficial.