Cari Légumes & Giraumon Mauricien (Spiced Pumpkin, Eggplant & Bean Curry) – Authentic Mauritius Recipe

Ingredients for Cari Légumes & Giraumon Mauricien (Spiced Pumpkin, Eggplant & Bean Curry) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed sweet pumpkin (giraumon), prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups purple eggplant and green beans, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed rice and farata flatbread
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with curry leaves
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Mauritius seasoning (toasted fenugreek and mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, garlic)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown cubed sweet pumpkin (giraumon) for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, curry leaves, and toasted fenugreek and mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, garlic, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add purple eggplant and green beans and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in steamed rice and farata flatbread right before serving warm.