Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas

Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas


  • Author: Veggie Anh
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 people 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Creamy tomato and coconut-based Indian-inspired butternut squash curry with chickpeas. It's a healthy, comforting, and nutrient-packed dish that is also full of flavors!


Ingredients

Units Scale

Aromatics:

  • 1 red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger
  • 1 tbsp oil

Spices:

  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Veggies & protein

  • 1/2 a butternut squash
  • 1/2 can (200 ml) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 200ml water
  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas
  • A handful of spinach (about 100g)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Juice from 1/2 a lime

Serve with:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Naan or rice

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the red onion, garlic, and ginger. Peel and cut the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces.
  2.  In a pan, add the oil, followed by the minced aromatics. Stir fry for 1 minute, then add in all the spices and stir fry for half a minute, adding water to deglaze the pan.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, water, and mix until well combined. Bring to a boil
  4. Add the butternut squash pieces and simmer for 15 minutes or until the butternut squash is softened.
  5. Add the drained chickpeas from a can and spinach. Mix together until the spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and finally squeeze the lime juice on top.
  7. Serve the butternut squash curry with rice and/or naan.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Keywords: curry, chickpeas, butternut squash, pumpkin, winter recipes, comfort food, Indian recipes

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.  Learn more