Pumpkin!!! mali cooking

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still creamy.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.

Peel and dice the pumpkin into cubes.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.

Stir in coconut milk and season with cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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