Heat oil in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.
Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes or until onion has softened.
Add pumpkin and Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and season with salt and pepper.
Cover the lid and bring to a boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly, thereafter blend in the mixer until smooth.
Pour into the pan over low heat.
Add the whisked yogurt /cream and chives and cook stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro, grated carrot and pumpkin.
Sprinkle pepper powder and mustard powder.
Serve hot its extremely tasty and heart warming.
