Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

""INDIAN CUSINE is traditionally vegetarian, and you don't miss the meat because the spices are so rich" notes Chef Meeru Dhalwala. MY NOTES: Cook time does not include time for precooking chickpeas (I used canned) or cooking basmati rice. Although this recipe calls for 1 teaspoon cayenne, I found it to be moderately spicy, adjust to your liking. The brown sugar, butternut squash and yogurt tempers the heat. The brown sugar does not make this overly sweet, IMO. I searched high & low for the equivalent of whole cloves vs. ground and found several different answers. I am suggesting 1/2 teaspoon adding a dash or two more to taste. Serves 4 as the main entree or makes a great side dish."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Start cooking your basmati rice.
  • Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Set a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add butter and cook until melted and foam subsides, about 2 minutes. Careful not to burn, (it is ok if the butter browns a bit while cooking. My butter browned and it still tasted great).
  • Stir in turmeric, cumin, cloves, salt, cayenne and sugar and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato purée/ sauce and squash until well combined.
  • Transfer to a large casserole dish, (cover, although not specified, I covered to retain moisture) and bake on middle rack of oven until squash is browned and easily pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove casserole from oven. Stir in chickpeas until well combined.
  • Return to oven and roast, uncovered, until chickpeas are heated through, about 5 -10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Remove the whole cloves if using.
  • Although this recipe does does not call for broth, if you would like more sauce, add vegetable or chicken broth to thin.
  • Serve over basmati rice. Garnish with scallions and a dollop of yogurt.

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Hi there! Originally CHICAGOLAND CHEF DU JOUR, I like to think of myself as a fantastic home cook with a flair for the gourmet. I have gotten & shared many recipes since I became a member in 2007. Although I have not been active in a few years, I still return to look for recipes from some of my fave chefs. Thanks to all you have helped me over the years and thanks a bunch to any and all reviews.
 
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