2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil

1 brown onion, finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated

2 tbsp curry paste (such as mild yellow or red curry)

500g pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

400ml coconut milk

1 cup vegetable stock or water

1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons

150g green beans, trimmed and halved

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

1 tsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar (optional)

coriander leaves, steamed rice, pappadums and dairy-free yoghurt, to serve