Demonstration: Broccoli & Pumpkin Bean Curry

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In this home cooking session, we prepare a Broccoli & Pumpkin Bean Curry inspired by everyday Bengali kitchens. This comforting one-pot meal combines broccoli florets, roasted pumpkin, and protein-rich pinto beans, tempered with panch phoron, hing, and finished with ghee for a rich, aromatic finish. Simple ingredients, minimal oil, and thoughtful layering of flavors make this curry wholesome, balanced, and perfect for a nourishing homemade meal. Timestamp: 00:00 - 00: 24 - Intro and recipe 00: 24 - 02:40 -Tempering the oil and adding broccoli 02:40 - 05:27- Adding chopped onion and asafoetida along with roasted pumpkin and boiled beans 05:27- 06:00 - Adding the chopped scotch bonnet chilies 06:00 - 08:15 - adding some dried spices and finishing up 🧺 Gather Your Ingredients Broccoli – 1 medium head, cut into florets Roasted pumpkin – 1 to 1½ cups (pre-roasted with salt & a pinch of sugar) Pinto beans – ~4 oz (¼ lb), pressure-cooked with salt Onion – 1 small, roughly chopped (large pieces) Panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix) – ½ tsp (kalonji, fenugreek, fennel, mustard, randhuni) Oil – 1 tbsp Asafoetida (hing) – a small pinch, dissolved in water Scotch bonnet chilies – 2 whole (fresh or frozen, adjust to heat tolerance) Water – a splash, as needed Salt – to taste Sugar – about 1 tbsp Ghee – 1 tbsp Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves – a handful, chopped 👩‍🍳 Method (Quick Overview) Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add panch phoron and let the spices splutter until aromatic. Add broccoli florets and sauté lightly until half cooked. Add chopped onion and sauté briefly. Add roasted pumpkin and cooked pinto beans; mix gently. Add a splash of water to help everything combine. Add dissolved hing, salt, and sugar; stir well. Add whole scotch bonnet chilies and let the curry simmer so the heat infuses. Cover and cook for a few minutes until flavors come together. Finish with ghee, roasted cumin powder, and chopped coriander. Mix once, turn off the heat, and serve hot as a one-pot meal. ✨ Why This Recipe Works One-pot vegetarian comfort food Bengali-style tempering with panch phoron High in fiber and plant-based protein Minimal oil, clean flavors Perfect with steamed rice or enjoyed on its own #broccolicurry #pumpkincurry #bengalicuisine #vegetarianindianfood #onepotmeal #HomeCooking #plantbasedcooking #healthycomfortfood #everydaycooking