Creamy Pumpkin & Lentil Curry | Made with Garam Masala Blend

🍛 Creamy Pumpkin & Lentil Curry

Made with Spice & Dipity’s Garam Masala Blend

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 25 minutes

• Total time: 35 minutes

• Serves: 4

🥄 Introduction

As the days grow colder and evenings darker, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of creamy, spiced comfort food. This Pumpkin & Lentil Curry is cosy, hearty, and bursting with flavour — everything you want from an autumn dinner.

Thanks to our Spice & Dipity Garam Masala Blend, every spoonful is rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. Even better, it’s a simple one-pot wonder that makes your kitchen smell incredible while you barely lift a finger.

Whether you’re cooking for family or meal-prepping for the week, this dish delivers big flavour without breaking the bank.

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ Comforting, creamy, and full of spice.

• ✅ Quick to make — dinner ready in just 35 minutes.

• ✅ Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

• ✅ Easy to batch cook or freeze for later.

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp Spice & Dipity Garam Masala Blend

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 300 g pumpkin or butternut squash, diced

• 150 g red lentils, rinsed

• 400 ml coconut milk

• 400 ml vegetable stock

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh coriander and lime wedges, to serve

🍋 Ingredient Substitution Tips

If you’re out of pumpkin, try sweet potato or carrot instead — both work beautifully. For extra creaminess, replace coconut milk with oat or cashew cream. You can also use canned chickpeas instead of lentils for a heartier texture.

Want a little kick? Add a pinch of Spice & Dipity Chilli Flakes just before serving.

🔪 Method

1. First, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Then add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.

3. Next, sprinkle in the Garam Masala Blend, turmeric, and coriander. Stir well and toast the spices for about 30 seconds to release their aroma.

4. After that, add the pumpkin, lentils, coconut milk, and stock. Stir to combine everything evenly.

5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally as it thickens into a creamy curry.

6. Finally, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve your curry with fluffy basmati rice, soft naan bread, or quinoa for a lighter twist. For extra crunch, pair it with a side of cucumber raita or mango chutney.

If you have leftovers (lucky you!), store them in the fridge — they taste even better the next day.

🔥 Spice & Dipity Product Used

Garam Masala Blend — our signature mix of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and warming spices that add instant depth to any dish.
👉 Shop it here: https://www.spiceanddipity.co.uk/garam-masala-blend

💚 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Protein: 13 g

• Carbohydrates: 38 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Fibre: 9 g

• Sodium: 260 mg

(Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by ingredients used.)

💬 Spice & Dipity Says…

There’s something magical about the smell of Garam Masala on a chilly evening. It fills your kitchen with warmth and your belly with joy.

If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to see your creation! Tag @spiceanddipity or drop a comment below to share your twist on this autumn classic.

🛒 Get the Blend

Make this recipe with our Garam Masala.

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