Spiced Honey-Glazed Pumpkin with Black Seed Crumble Recipe
Transform humble pumpkin into a spectacular winter dish with this simple yet flavourful recipe. Sweet honey glaze creates gorgeous caramelised edges, while black seeds add a delightful crunch and earthy depth. Perfect for cosy evenings when you crave something warming and nutritious. Learn how to make this quick and easy recipe that celebrates ancient ingred
Ingredients
- For the pumpkin:
- 800g pumpkin, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- For the spice mix:
- 1 tablespoon black seeds, nigella sativa
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For garnish:
- Extra honey for drizzling
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C/400°F. This high temperature will help achieve those lovely caramelised edges we're after.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin chunks with olive oil, ensuring each piece is well coated. This will help achieve that gorgeous golden colour and prevent sticking.
Step 3
Mix all the spice mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the oiled pumpkin and toss gently to coat evenly. Don't worry if the black seeds don't stick perfectly they'll create a lovely crunchy topping.
Step 4
Working in batches if necessary (don't overcrowd!), arrange the pumpkin pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. They need space to crisp up properly.
Step 5
Cook for 15 minutes, then drizzle with half the honey and gently shake the basket to coat. The honey will help create that beautiful caramelised exterior.
Step 6
Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork and has lovely golden brown edges. The honey should be beautifully caramelised but watch carefully to prevent burning.
Step 7
Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with remaining honey while still hot. The warmth will help the honey spread beautifully.
Step 8
Garnish with additional black seeds and fresh herbs if using. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Nutrition per serving
Sunnah
Learn simple practices and etiquettes found in the tradition that transform every meal into an act of worship, increase you in beneficial knowledge and add barakah into every bite.
Sacred Guidance
Black seeds
This black seed is a healing for every disease, except death.
Pumpkin
The Prophet ﷺ ate that pumpkin with relish.
Olives
Season your food with olive oil and anoint yourselves with it, for it comes from a blessed tree.
Olive oil
Eat olive oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from a blessed tree.
Honey
And your Lord inspired the bees: 'Make ˹your˺ homes in the mountains, the trees, and in what people construct, and feed from ˹the flower of˺ any fruit ˹you please˺ and follow the ways your Lord has made easy for you.' From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colours, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.
Prophetic Etiquette
Sit down to eat, rather than eating while standing or walking.
Eat from what is nearest to you on the plate, and do not reach across for food that is distant.
Take small morsels of food, and chew your food well.
Do not blow on hot food or drinks; allow them to cool naturally.
Do not eat or drink from gold or silver utensils.
Lick your fingers clean before wiping them, as there may be barakah in what remains on them. Then wash your hands.
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