Butternut squash (or pumpkin) and chickpea curry

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IN PROGRESS

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped 
  • 1 garlic, peeled
  • thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and chopped 
  • 1 red chilli, diced
  • 1tsp groundnut oil
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1tsp ground coriander
  • 1tsp ground cumin
  • 1tsp garam masala
  • 400g butternut squash, peeled and diced 
  • 400 chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 400ml half-fat coconut milk or alpro coconut milk alternative
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • 150 g baby spinach
  • 1 lime, plus wedges to serve

Method

  • STEP 1Put the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli into a small food processor and blend to a paste.
  • STEP 2Heat 1 tsp oil in a large pan and fry the paste for a few minutes with a pinch of salt, then add the spices, and fry for another minute before adding the squash and chickpeas.
  • STEP 3Mix with the spices, then add the coconut milk and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the squash softens and the sauce thickens.
  • STEP 4Stir in the spinach until wilted, and squeeze in the lime juice to serve.