Indian Spiced Stuffed Pumpkin

Ingredients

  • 1 Pumpkin or squash (about 2 kg (4.4 lbs))
  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) Minced beef
  • 2 cups Basmati rice, cooked
  • 3/4 cup Green peas
  • 1/2 cup each Red and green bell peppers (capsicum)
  • 1 cup Onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, pressed
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Coriander seeds, whole
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds, whole
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • Oil for frying

Method

  • Empty out the pumpkin and simmer for 30 minutes in salted water. View the full directions in our blog.
  • Sauté the onions with the beef and the spices including the garlic and ginger. Add in the peppers and peas and continue to fry for a further 5 minutes. Add in the rice.
  • Allow to cool, beat the eggs and add them in. Mix thoroughly.
  • Fill the pumpkin and bake for 1.5 hours at 190C (375F).
  • Serve with fresh coriander and spicy Indian chutney.

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