Caramelized Pumpkin Seed, Sesame and Curry Leaf Crunch by @ixta.belfrage

21 min

10 servings

🌱

130 g

Pumpkin seeds

🌱

40 g

Black sesame seeds

🥑

40 ml

Avocado oil

🧂

3.8 g

Fine sea salt

🍁

20 ml

Maple syrup

🍛

6.3 ml

Curry powder

🫙

5 ml

Sumac

🍛

10 g

Curry leaves

🫙

4 g

Coriander seeds

🧂

Salt

  1. Place
    • pumpkin seeds
    • avocado oil
    • Fine sea salt

    Place the pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds, 5 ml avocado oil, and fine sea salt in a medium saucepan.

  2. Toast
    • pumpkin seeds

    Toast over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring often, until the pumpkin seeds are browned and fragrant.

  3. Reduce
    • maple syrup
    • curry powder

    Reduce the heat to low and add the maple syrup, curry powder, and sumac.

  4. Stir
    • pumpkin seeds
    • maple syrup

    Stir for 1 minute until the seed mixture is lightly caramelized, then remove it from the heat.

  5. Cool
    • pumpkin seeds

    Leave the caramelized seed mixture to cool completely in the saucepan.

  6. Place
    • avocado oil
    • fresh curry leaves
    • coriander seeds

    Place 32.6 ml avocado oil, fresh curry leaves, and coriander seeds in a small saucepan.

  7. Heat
    • fresh curry leaves
    • coriander seeds
    • avocado oil

    Heat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring carefully, until the curry leaves are crisp and bright green.

  8. Strain
    • fresh curry leaves
    • coriander seeds
    • avocado oil

    Strain the curry leaves and coriander seeds through a heatproof sieve, reserving or discarding the frying oil.

  9. Toss
    • fresh curry leaves
    • fine sea salt

    Sprinkle the fried curry leaves with a pinch of salt and toss gently.

  10. Combine
    • pumpkin seeds
    • fresh curry leaves

    Combine the cooled seed mixture with the fried curry leaves and coriander seeds.

  11. Transfer
    • pumpkin seeds
    • fresh curry leaves

    Transfer the crunch to an airtight container and store it at room temperature.

Caramelized Pumpkin Seed, Sesame and Curry Leaf Crunch by @ixta.belfrage

21 min

10 servings

🌱

130 g

Pumpkin seeds

🌱

40 g

Black sesame seeds

🥑

40 ml

Avocado oil

🧂

3.8 g

Fine sea salt

🍁

20 ml

Maple syrup

🍛

6.3 ml

Curry powder

🫙

5 ml

Sumac

🍛

10 g

Curry leaves

🫙

4 g

Coriander seeds

🧂

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Place the pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds, 5 ml avocado oil, and fine sea salt in a medium saucepan.

    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱black sesame seeds
    🥑avocado oil
    🧂fine sea salt
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  2. Step 2/11

    Toast over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring often, until the pumpkin seeds are browned and fragrant.

    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱black sesame seeds
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/11

    Reduce the heat to low and add the maple syrup, curry powder, and sumac.

    🍁maple syrup
    🍛curry powder
    🫙sumac
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Stir for 1 minute until the seed mixture is lightly caramelized, then remove it from the heat.

    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱black sesame seeds
    🍁maple syrup
    🍛curry powder
    🫙sumac
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/11

    Leave the caramelized seed mixture to cool completely in the saucepan.

    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱black sesame seeds
    🍲medium saucepan

  6. Step 6/11

    Place 32.6 ml avocado oil, fresh curry leaves, and coriander seeds in a small saucepan.

    🥑avocado oil
    🍛fresh curry leaves
    🫙coriander seeds
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Heat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring carefully, until the curry leaves are crisp and bright green.

    🍛fresh curry leaves
    🫙coriander seeds
    🥑avocado oil
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Strain the curry leaves and coriander seeds through a heatproof sieve, reserving or discarding the frying oil.

    🍛fresh curry leaves
    🫙coriander seeds
    🥑avocado oil
    heatproof sieve
    🍲small saucepan

  9. Step 9/11

    Sprinkle the fried curry leaves with a pinch of salt and toss gently.

    🍛fresh curry leaves
    🧂fine sea salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Combine the cooled seed mixture with the fried curry leaves and coriander seeds.

    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱black sesame seeds
    🍛fresh curry leaves
    🫙coriander seeds
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Transfer the crunch to an airtight container and store it at room temperature.

    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱black sesame seeds
    🍛fresh curry leaves
    🫙coriander seeds
    🫙airtight container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seeds, Oil, Seasoning, Sweetener, Spices

Ingredients

Pumpkin seeds, Black sesame seeds, Avocado oil, Fine sea salt, Maple syrup, Curry powder, Sumac, Curry leaves, Coriander seeds, Salt

Notes

Avocado oil (light avocado oil, or olive oil, for the base, for frying the curry leaves), Fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt), Maple syrup (plus 1 tsp), Curry leaves (fresh picked), Salt (sprinkled over the fried curry leaves, amount not given)

Allergens

Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based

Calories

110 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.2g, Fat: 9.8g, Carbohydrates: 4.2g, Fiber: 1.8g, Sugars: 1.5g, Sodium: 120mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Magnesium: 55mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Zinc: 1mg, Calcium: 35mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 1.5mg, Vitamin K: 3mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.08mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

11 minutes

Overall

21 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

medium saucepan, small saucepan, heatproof sieve, wooden spoon, mixing bowl, airtight container

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Condiment, Snack

Occasions

Everyday cooking, Meal prep, Entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@ixta.belfrage

Origin

Cuisine

Indian

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Toasted

Flavors

Sweet, Salty, Tangy, Earthy, Aromatic, Spiced

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 21 days (Store completely cooled in a clean airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight), fridge : 14 days (Use only if the environment is humid,Bring to room temperature before serving to reduce condensation), freezer : 60 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw uncovered at room temperature before using)