
Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry
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Sweet squash, hearty chickpeas, and tender spinach come together in a creamy, spiced sauce that’s as comforting as it is nourishing. Every bite is packed with vibrant colors, bold spices, and wholesomeness.
Perfect for weeknight dinners or batch cooking. One pot, three stars, endless flavour—this curry has it all!
Serves: 4-5 | Time: 60 mins
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Ingredients
Oils/Fats
- Oil of choice, 4 tbsp
Vegetables/Fruits- Butternut Squash, 1 Medium
- Chickpea, 240g drained
- Chopped Tomatos, 300g
- Red onion, 2 medium
- Spinach (frozen) 100g
Herbs/Spices - Chilli Powder, 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Seeds, 1 tsp
- Garam Masala, 1 1/2 tsp
- Garlic, 6 cloves
- Ginger, 1 inch
- Ground Coriander, 1/2 tsp
- Salt, To Taste
- Turmeric, 1/4 tsp
Others - Coconut milk, 200g
- Water, 150ml
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Method
Preparation
• Prepare Vegetables - Peel and dice Butternut Squash, Red Onions and finely chop Garlic Cloves and Ginger
• Drain tin of Chickpeas and set aside
• Defrost Spinach
• Preheat oven to 180°C Fan
Cooking
• Drizzle Butternut Squash with 2 tbsp Oil, Salt (1/2 tsp but adjust to taste) and Pepper and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked and browning on the edges.
• Heat 2 tbsp Oil over medium heat, add Cumin Seeds and temper until they start to pop then add Garlic, Ginger, and Onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes
• Add Chopped Tomatoes and Salt (1/2 tsp but adjust to taste) and cook until Tomatoes have broken down and started to dry out, around 5-7 minutes
• Add Ground Coriander, Chilli Powder and Turmeric, fry for 30 seconds
• Add Coconut Milk and Water, bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes
• Transfer to a food processor or use a hand blender to blend to your desired consistency. Add back to pan
• Add drained Chickpeas and Spinach. Cook for a further 10 minutes
• Add the roasted Butternut Squash, mix and adjust seasoning to taste
Assembly
• Top with chopped fresh coriander and serve with garlic naan or rice and a mint yoghurt
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