Aromatic Pumpkin and Chickpea/Garbanzo Stew Recipe

Name: Aromatic Pumpkin and Chickpea/Garbanzo Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 14 ounces tinned chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 12 ounces pumpkin, cubed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 14 ounces chickpeas, drained; 1 pinch black pepper; 3 tablespoons natural yogurt; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
14 ounces tinned chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 ounces pumpkin, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
14 ounces chickpeas, drained
1 pinch black pepper
3 tablespoons natural yogurt
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
Heat a large deep frying pan over a medium to high heat.
2
Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, and salt.
3
Cook, stirring for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
4
Add the cumin, and cook for a minute longer.
5
Add the tomatoes, sugar, pumpkin and lemon juice and bring to the boil.
6
Cook for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft.
7
Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes longer.
8
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, spoon some yogurt on top and sprinkle with cilantro.
9
Serve with naan bread.

336

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Pumpkin and Chickpea/Garbanzo Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aromatic Pumpkin and Chickpea/Garbanzo Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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