Squash and chickpea curry

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Curry Paste
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves : 3
  • Ginger : 1 thumb-sized piece
  • Ground cumin : 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander : 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chili powder : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
• Curry
  • Butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed) : 1 small
  • Chickpeas : 1
  • Coconut milk : 1
  • Spinach : 2 packed
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped) : 1/4 cup

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Steps

• Prepare the Curry Paste
• Finely chop the onion, garlic cloves, and ginger.
• In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and sauté until softened.
• Add the spice mixture to the pan and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
• Cook the Curry
• In the same pan, add the cubed butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the curry paste to the pan and stir to coat the squash.
• Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Cover the pan and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the pan along with the spinach.
• Stir everything together and let the curry cook for another 5 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Serve the curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Tips

• Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your spice preference.
• You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to the curry for added flavor and texture.

Information

• This squash and chickpea curry is a hearty and nutritious vegetarian dish.
• It can be served with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.