Pumpkin Curry

It's what's for supper! Well, it was tonight anyway and it was delicious! Served over rice with a side dish of roasted broccoli, makes for a healthy meal as well as filling and tasty. About 2 weeks ago, my youngest son began asking me to make it again since it's Fall and pumpkin is a Fall food. I was out of yellow curry, which is what I normally use, but since I had red curry in my spice cabinet, I decided to go ahead and make it with the red. Wow, was I surprised at how much better it tastes! The yellow curry keeps it smooth and mild, while still being full of flavor. But, the red curry brightens it up and gives it a depth of flavor with a bit of spice heat I don't get with the yellow. Yep, my recipe just changed and I love it!

1 T. Oil
1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breast, cut in bite sized pieces
1 Med. Onion, chopped
1 Med. Bell Pepper, chopped
1 T. Flour
1/4 c. Coconut Milk
2 c. Water
1 can Pumpkin
2-3 T. Curry Seasoning (2 for Red, 3 for Yellow)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Optional: ground hot peppers for additional flavor and heat (I added about 1 t. of ancho/morita blend)
Other Options: serve with condiments of peanuts, pineapple, raisins - they really do add to the dish and the experience.

Saute chicken in oil over medium heat. I use a wok, but any larger skillet or shallow, wide kettle will work. When the chicken is almost cooked, add in the onion and bell pepper and saute for about 5 minutes until just starting to soften. Stir in the flour and cook about one minute before adding 1 cup of water and the coconut milk. Add the pumpkin and season with curry, salt and pepper at this time. As the sauce starts to thicken add remaining water and allow to cook about 10 more minutes. Taste and add more seasoning if need be. Simmer until ready to serve.

Suggest that you serve it over rice.

Yum, Aunt Libby, this is good!
Honey, this is a winner!
Mmmmm!

These were a few of the things I heard tonight when we began eating supper and they continued throughout the entire meal. I'd say the changes are a hit with everyone! Enjoy!