Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

Step 2: Soak the chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours

Step 3: Pressure cook the chickpeas along with a little salt and cook until soft for about 30 minutes

Step 4: This will yield about 2-1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas

Step 5: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat;  Add onions, ginger and garlic and saute until the onions become tender and translucent

Step 6: Once the onions have softened, add in the carrot and pumpkin, sprinkle salt to taste and a little water, cover and cook till the carrots and pumpkins are cooked until firm

Step 7: Take care to ensure it does not become too mushy

Step 8: Once the vegetables are cooked; add in cumin powder, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, salt, chilli flakes and stir it into the vegetables

Step 9: Add the tomato puree and brink the Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas to a brisk boil

Step 10: Add a little water if required to adjust the consistency of the stew accordingly

Step 11: Check the salt and seasonings and adjust according to taste

Step 12: After the brisk boil for a couple of minutes, stir in the black raisins to the Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas and turn off the heat

Step 13: Transfer the Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 14: Serve Pumpkin Stew With Chickpeas Recipe With Israeli Couscous and a Greek Style Beans Stir Fry for a delicious continental dinner with friends and family