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Prep time: 10m Cook time: 25m
Main meals
Vegetarian

Vegetable curry

Dairy free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
Two wooden bowls of golden chickpea curry with rice, lime, and coriander leaves.

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and onions are soft.
  2. Add curry paste, pumpkin and carrot and combine until fragrant.
  3. Stir in coconut milk, turn heat down to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pumpkin and carrot are soft.
  4. Stir in chickpeas and lime juice, simmer until chickpeas heated through.
  5. Serve, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition tip

This recipe is high in dietary fibre, which can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

Red curry paste is generally suitable for a vegetarian diet, however some store-bought jars can contain shrimp or fish, so always read the label.