IRAQI PUMPKIN STEW (QUR'IYI MURAG)

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Flavourful & delicious along with rice dishes such as recipe#387395 or recipe#420598 adding beef and using cooked chopped green beans instead of carrots or recipe#252558. A recipe modified from http://www.recipesbyrachel.com

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb sweet pumpkin, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb canned plum tomatoes, chopped into small chunks
2 teaspoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons canola oil (Iraqi's use corn oil but we are allergic to corn)
sea salt, to taste
3/4 teaspoon curry powder (I always use Iraqi Curry Powder, to taste)
1 pinch cayenne (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Put oil, onions, pepper, and spices into a large pot and sauté on medium flame until the onions are soft and golden adding the minced garlic near the end of cooking time.
  • Add tomato chunks (no liquid yet, save that for later) sauté the tomatoes a short time.
  • Add 1 cup water, including the liquid from the canned tomatoes too and the pumpkin chunks.
  • Let cook until they are slightly soft.
  • Dissolve the tomatoes paste in 1 cup water and add it into pot, together with the sea salt.
  • Cover the pot, and bring to a boil then lower flame to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Shut off flame.
  • You may remove to serving dish and serve immediately; however, the taste is better after it sits for a longer period of time. If doing that, allow to cool, then refrigerate in the same pot for a day. When reheating, use the same pot: if needed add a little bit of water, bring it to boil, and let it sit on low
  • flame for a couple of minutes. Transfer to serving dish and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 99.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.4

Sufian Gasem
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This stew is the perfect fall dish. The pumpkin and spices give it a really warm and cozy flavor.


Umed Ali Parin
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Samantha Stevens
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter day.


Muhammad Faisalsial
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I love the way this dish smells while it's cooking. The spices fill my whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Sakib Ahammed
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat pumpkin. My kids loved the sweet flavor and the fun shapes of the pumpkin pieces.


kyreesha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Kanhya Lal
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This stew is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the way the pumpkin and spices warm me up.


Prena Magar
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. The pumpkin and spices give it a really interesting flavor that I've never had before. I will definitely be making it again.


Hafsa Haruno
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This dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The pumpkin and spices give it a really cozy flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Precious Godwin
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to cook pumpkin. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


everton vernal
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This stew is so easy to make and so delicious. I love the way the pumpkin melts in your mouth. I will definitely be making it again.


Mohammad Afzal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Perpetual Mensah
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Md Monjur alam Bhola
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but this stew changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bilal Khaan
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This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The pumpkin gives it such a warm and comforting flavor. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa.


md monir Hosen
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I love how versatile this dish is. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and green beans, and it turned out great! The leftovers were even better the next day.


sumerbumer sumerbumer
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This Iraqi pumpkin stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with the sweetness of the pumpkin perfectly balanced by the savory spices. It was easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser. Highly recommend!