Butternut Squash and Chickpea Indian Curry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups butternut squash cubed
- 1 can (about 1.8 cups) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 15-20 grape tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 2 cups spinach fresh
- 1 can (about 1.8 cups) coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (about 0.6 cups) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp avocado oil (to roast)
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika + 2 tsp paprika (to roast)
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp salt + 2 tbsp salt (to roast)
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes /gochugaru
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add cubed butternut squash, avocado oil, paprika (to roast), and salt (to roast). Toss gently until squash is coated, then spread onto a large baking sheet.
- Bake squash for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and flip. Add grape tomatoes to the baking sheet and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until squash has browned/softened and tomatoes have split.
- In a large stock pot, add coconut oil, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, and all spices (garam masala, chili powder, cumin, paprika, minced onion, coriander, turmeric, white pepper, salt, chipotle powder, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon). Heat on medium-high, and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the spiced paste has become fragrant and sizzling.
- Add coconut milk and vegetable stock, stirring until all paste has dissolved. Bring to a boil and add chickpeas and diced bell pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add spinach, roasted squash and tomatoes, and cilantro. Let simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in lime juice. Serve over rice with additional cilantro or red pepper flakes.