Creamy Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas & Kale: A Cozy 30-Minute Vegan Delight

Updated: September 2025

Pumpkin season always gets me excited to be in the kitchen.

That excitement is what inspired this recipe a few years ago. In our private community, we were sharing favorite pumpkin dishes, and pumpkin curry kept coming up again and again. I realized I didn’t have my own version yet, so I headed into the kitchen to create one—cozy, flavorful, and simple enough to make on a weeknight, yet satisfying enough to feel like a special, nourishing meal.

Every spoonful is packed with ingredients that support vitality, warmth, and satisfaction.

It’s creamy but light, hearty but not heavy, and bursting with flavor from just a handful of spices. You don’t need a long list of ingredients to create magic in the kitchen—curry powder does the work, bringing warming turmeric, coriander, and a touch of cinnamon to the mix.

Curry isn’t just delicious—it’s good for you, too.

Turmeric contains curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Coriander and cinnamon help regulate digestion and blood sugar, while garlic and chiles boost immunity and circulation.

Combined with nutrient-rich pumpkin, protein-packed chickpeas, and the healing bitters of kale, this curry is a nourishing powerhouse for body and soul. 

The best part? This curry comes together in about 30 minutes.

It’s quick, nourishing, and utterly craveable.

Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner, batch-prepping for the week, or simply craving a cozy, plant-powered meal, it feels effortless while still leaving you completely satisfied.

Let’s celebrate pumpkin season with a dish that lights you up from the inside out. Every bite is a reminder that healthy eating can be joyful, delicious, and simple, and that cozy, comforting meals can nourish both your body and your spirit.