Demonstration: Chilli Bean & Pumpkin Curry

Video Description

In this home cooking session, we prepare a robust Chilli Bean & Pumpkin Curry — a comforting, protein-rich vegetarian dish made with boiled dried beans, roasted pumpkin, tomatoes, and warming spices. Finished with ghee, garam masala, and fresh garnishes, this curry strikes the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and depth. It’s a great example of everyday home cooking, where simple pantry ingredients come together to create bold, satisfying flavors. Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:24 - Intro and Recipe 00:24 - 03:26 - Prepping and chopping with dry roasting 03:26 - 08:42 - Cooking the pumpkin with spices 08:42 - 09:30 - Cooking with bean 09:30 - 09:49 - Finishing up with garam masala and ghee 🧺 Gather Your Ingredients Dried beans – 3 to 4 cups, boiled and salted Roasted pumpkin – about 2 cups Sweet onion – 1, diced (reserve some raw for garnish) Frozen tomatoes – generous amount, chopped Garlic – 3 pods, minced Whole cumin seeds – a pinch Canola oil – 1 tbsp Spices Cumin powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Ginger powder – ½ tsp Chilli powder – ½ tsp Sugar – 1 to 2 tsp (adjust to taste) Salt – to taste Finishing Ghee – for finishing Garam masala – a pinch Fresh cilantro – for garnish Eggs – 2, for garnish 👩‍🍳 Method (Quick Overview) Dry roast whole cumin seeds and dried red chilies until fragrant. Add oil once the pan is hot and sizzling. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Add roasted pumpkin and boiled beans; mix well. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, and ginger powder. Add chilli powder and sugar; stir to combine. Cook until the curry thickens and everything comes together. Taste and adjust salt at the end. Finish with ghee and a pinch of garam masala. Garnish with raw diced onion, cilantro, and eggs before serving. ✨ Why This Recipe Works High-protein vegetarian curry Uses roasted vegetables for natural sweetness Balanced heat with warm spices Simple, rustic home cooking technique Perfect with rice, flatbread, or as a hearty bowl #ChilliBeanCurry #PumpkinCurry #VegetarianCurry #HomeCooking #ComfortFood #IndianVegetarian #ProteinRichMeals #EverydayCooking #HealthyHomeFood #PlantBasedMeals