Curried Pumpkin

To prep pumpkin: Preheat oven to 350 F. Peel and then chop pumpkin into bite size and place on a baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until pumpkin is slightly soft. Let cool until you can comfortably handle it.

1. Add cooking oil to a heavy saucepan on medium heat. Wait for oil to heat before adding spice seeds. Heat for a minute or two until fragrant.
2. Throw in chopped onions and fry till caramelized. This should take about 5 minutes.
3. Add cubed baked pumpkin, bay leaf, cinnamon bark/powder and nutmeg.
4. Stir in crushed tomato, turmeric, curry powder, salt, pepper and chilies. Cook till fragrant.
5. Add water and cover to simmer for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is fully cooked through and tender.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it up with some crusty bread.