This butternut squash curry is a vibrant, hearty dish that is the perfect comfort food. The butternut squash and chickpeas are cooked in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free, and whether you’re new to plant-based meals or a seasoned pro, this curry will leave you coming back for more!
This butternut squash curry is a warm and comforting dish combining nutty butternut with chickpeas and spinach. Simmered in a light and creamy coconut sauce, this flavourful and satisfying meal is perfect for an autumn or winter night. I like to serve it with rice or naan.
Ready in a flash, this is an easy plant-based recipe that will please all the family. I add very little chili so the kids can enjoy it, while Graham and I top it with extra spices. This recipe makes fantastic leftovers the next day as the curry spices develop overnight.
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How to make this butternut squash curry
The aromatic base of this curry is made onion, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, cinnamon, chilli powder and grated ginger.
The base is fried in vegetable oil until the onion is soft, then the butternut and tomatoes are added to the pan.
Everything is left to simmer in coconut milk and vegetable stock, and garlic until the butternut is cooked. Make sure it is soft but still has a bite.
The spinach goes next and is cooked until wilted. The chickpeas are mixed in and the butternut curry is then seasoned to taste with lime juice, salt, and extra chilli powder if needed.
You can serve this dish with naan or rice topped with chilli flakes and chopped fresh coriander leaves.
I hope you enjoy this butternut squash curry as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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Butternut Squash Curry Recipe
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Ingredients
- 650 g butternut squash
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 tomatoes
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 ml vegetable stock
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach leaves
- 400 g can chickpeas
- lime juice to taste
- salt
- chilli flakes to serve – optional
- fresh coriander to serve – optional
Instructions
- Peel butternut squash and cut in 1.5cm / 0.6 inches dice. Cut tomatoes in quarters.650 g butternut squash
- Heat some oil in a large saucepan. Add finely chopped onion, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, cinnamon, chilli powder and grated ginger. Fry under medium heat for a few minutes until onion is soft.2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 onion, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
- Add diced butternut and quartered tomatoes. Add coconut milk, vegetable stock and crushed garlic. Bring to the boil then leave to simmer uncovered under medium heat for around 20 minutes. Butternut should be cooked but still have a bite.3 tomatoes , 400 ml coconut milk , 250 ml vegetable stock , 2 garlic cloves
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Then add drained chickpeas. Mix well. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and extra chilli powder if needed.2 generous handfuls of baby spinach leaves, 400 g can chickpeas , lime juice to taste, salt
- Serve with chilli flakes and chopped fresh coriander leaves.chilli flakes to serve – optional, fresh coriander to serve – optional
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