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Pumpkin Stew with Chickpeas Recipe

The stew has sweetness from pumpkin and the addition of raisins and the spices balance it very well giving wonderful flavor and taste to the dish. The flavours are typically Moroccan and its famous dish that goes well with some crusty bread and rice as well. it is typically served on a bed of couscous. Serve Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe With and a for a delicious continental dinner with friends and family. If you like this recipe, here are few more recipes from African cuisine

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Ingredients

  • Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas)
  • Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin)
  • Carrot (Gajjar)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)
  • Red Chilli flakes
  • Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
  • Lemon
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt

Preparation

  1. 1To begin making Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready. Soak the chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours. Pressure cook the chickpeas along with a little salt and cook until soft for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2This will yield about 2-1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; Add onions, ginger and garlic and saute until the onions become tender and translucent.
  4. 4Once the onions have softened, add in the carrot and pumpkin, sprinkle salt to taste and a little water, cover and cook till the carrots and pumpkins are cooked until firm. Take care to ensure it does not become too mushy.
  5. 5Once the vegetables are cooked; add in cumin powder, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, salt, chilli flakes and stir it into the vegetables.
  6. 6Add the tomato puree and brink the Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas to a brisk boil. Add a little water if required to adjust the consistency of the stew accordingly. Check the salt and seasonings and adjust according to taste.
  7. 7After the brisk boil for a couple of minutes, stir in the black raisins to the Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas and turn off the heat.
  8. 8Transfer the Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe to a serving bowl and serve hot.
  9. 9Serve Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe With
  10. 10and a
  11. 11for a delicious continental dinner with friends and family.