Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

Last Updated on 09/19/2020

This utterly delicious, healthy and creamy Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin is truly a delight for the soul! With coconut milk and the perfect blend of Indian spices, you’ll find yourself in curry heaven with this rich vegan curry dish for the Instant Pot (or stovetop!).

This Instant Pot Curry is definitely in the top 5 when it comes to curry recipes for me! I had a lot of extra pumpkin puree on hand and decided that I wanted to create something savory. The result?? This super rich and creamy curry that will undoubtedly knock your socks off with its perfect textures and flavors! This vegan curry makes a most delightful cozy and comforting meal when served alongside some rice, quinoa or gluten-free naan. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Instant Pot Curry

This Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Chickpea Sweet Potato Curry is:

• Rich, creamy, flavorful.

• Super easy to make.

• Packed with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients.

• Great served right away, or as (most excellent) leftovers or meal prepping.

• Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free.

What Ingredients are Needed to Make Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry?

• Onions, garlic, coconut oil.

• Spices.

• Sweet potatoes.

• Chickpeas.

• Pumpkin puree.

• Lemon juice.

• Coconut milk, coconut sugar.

• Cilantro.

• Salt.

Note: for full recipe amounts and ingredients, refer to the full recipe card towards the bottom of this page.

How to Make Instant Pot Sweet Potato Curry with Pumpkin and Chickpeas – Step by Step

1. Prep ingredients.

2. Saute onion and garlic.

3. Add spices. Saute.

4. Add coconut milk and pumpkin.

5. Stir well.

6. Add sugar, chickpeas, and sweet potato. Stir well.

7. Add water. Stir well.

8. Cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release and stir in lemon, salt and cilantro.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Top Tips for making Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes

1. Good Pumpkin

   Be certain to use a pumpkin puree without any added ingredients — just straight pumpkin! I love the pumpkin puree from Thrive Market.

2. Choose Your Acid

   If you do not have lemon juice handy, lime juice or apple cider vinegar are both suitable replacements!

3. A Touch of Sweet

   I find coconut sugar to add the perfect balance of sweetness, but it can be omitted if need be, or any granulated or liquid sweetener of choice can be used in its place. For a sugar-free version, I love this sugar-free sweetener.

4. Store It

   This delicious curry keeps well in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one week. To re-heat simply place in the Instant Pot on saute mode and stir until warmed throughout or over the stovetop on medium heat.

Common Recipe Questions – Instant Pot Curry

1. Can I use regular potatoes instead of sweet?

   Yes! No further adjustments necessary.

2. I don’t like cilantro. Can I use something else?

   Yes! I highly recommend a mix of fresh parsley and fresh mint as a replacement.

3. What kind of Instant Pot do you make this in?

   I use an Instant Pot Duo Plus 60, and I love it! I’ve never once encountered a burn error message or anything else troublesome with it!

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Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas + Pumpkin (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

This utterly delicious, healthy and creamy Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas and Pumpkin is truly a delight for the soul! With coconut milk and the perfect blend of Indian spices, you’ll find yourself in curry heaven with this rich vegan curry dish for the Instant Pot (or stovetop!).

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Entrées, Instant Pot, Vegan

Cuisine: Indian, Instant Pot

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Additional Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 19 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Kristen Wood

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 13-14 oz can full fat coconut milk
• 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 245 grams
• 2 medium sweet potatoes or 3 small sweet potatoes cubed (260 grams)
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup water 118 ml
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 15 grams
• sea salt or pink salt to taste

Instructions

• Instant Pot Instructions
• Press the saute button on your electric pressure cooker. Add oil, onion and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add spices, curry powder through black pepper. Stir and saute for 2 minutes longer.
• Add coconut milk and pumpkin puree. Stir until well combined.
• Add chickpeas, sweet potatoes and sugar. Stir.
• Add water, stir.
• Place lid on, close steam vent, and put on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
• Quick release pressure, stir and add lemon juice and cilantro. Salt to taste.
• Optionally top with extra fresh chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
• 
  Stovetop Instructions
• In a pot over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes.
• Add spices, saute 2 minutes longer.
• Add coconut milk and pumpkin. Stir until well mixed.
• Add chickpeas, coconut sugar, and sweet potatoes. Stir.
• Add  1 ½ cups water. Stir.
• Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to a simmer.
• Simmer for 15 minutes or until all is tender and creamy, adding more water if necessary during cooking.
• Turn off heat, stir in lemon and cilantro. Salt to taste.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Please see the TIPS and QUESTIONS sections above in the post for valuable information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Fat: 11.3g | Fiber: 10.8g

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