Afghan-Style Pumpkin (With Yogurt Sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 minced fresh chili, like jalapeño or Thai, seeds removed
• 8 cups 1-inch cubes pumpkin flesh
• 1 ½ cups chicken, beef or vegetable stock, plus more as needed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pound ground beef (optional)
• 1-14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes (double if omitting the meat)
• ¼ teaspoon coriander
• 1 cup yogurt, preferably whole-milk
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    377 calories; 17 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 52 grams carbohydrates; 16 grams dietary fiber; 23 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 1052 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 to 6 servings

Preparation

1. Put the oil in a pot or deep skillet that can later be covered on medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the turmeric, ginger and chili, and cook for another 2 minutes, until aromatic.
2. Add pumpkin and stock; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and turn heat to low. Cook, stirring once or twice, until pumpkin is tender, 15 to 30 minutes. Check periodically to make sure there is adequate liquid; if the pumpkin is done and the liquid is thin, remove lid and turn the heat to medium-high. Boil mixture until thick; taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add garlic. If using ground beef, add it and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and coriander and reduce heat to low; simmer until the mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Combine the yogurt, mint, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir.
5. Spoon the ground beef or tomato sauce over the pumpkin. Top with yogurt sauce and more fresh mint and serve.

45 minutes