In a large pan, heat the oil and soften the onion and apple in it for 4–5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, then the pumpkin and peanut butter. Add 6 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, then bring to simmering point and cook for 15 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm, then process in batches in a food processor or blender, returning each batch to the cleaned pan as it is pureed. Add the milk, then taste for seasoning and adjust it as necessary. Reheat and serve. For a garnish, process or chop the peanuts until they look like coarse bread crumbs and sprinkle on the surface of each serving. Serves 8.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced 1-2 teaspoons curry powder (according to taste) 2 cups cooked, mashed pumpkin 1/3 cup peanut butter salt and pepper to taste cup milk 1/3 cup salted peanuts