Tunisian Lamb and Pumpkin Curry
This Tunisian-inspired curry combines tender lamb, sweet pumpkin, and aromatic spices for a flavorful and comforting dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked couscous - For serving
- Fresh cilantro - For garnish
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable broth - 2 cups
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
- Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
- Pumpkin - 1 small, peeled and diced
- Lamb shoulder - 1.5 lbs, cubed
Let's Get Started
- Heat some oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
- Add the cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Return the browned lamb cubes to the pot and mix with the spice mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the pumpkin is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Tunisian lamb and pumpkin curry over cooked couscous.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g