Coconut Squash Curry Vegan Food

COCONUT & SQUASH DHANSAK

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Put the squash in a bowl with a splash of water. Cover with cling film and microwave on High for 10 mins or until tender. Meanwhile, add the onions to the hot oil and cook for a few mins until soft. Add the curry paste, tomatoes and coconut milk, and simmer for 10 mins until thickened to a rich sauce.
• Warm the naan breads in a low oven or in the toaster. Drain any liquid from the squash, then add to the sauce with the lentils, spinach and some seasoning. Simmer for a further 2-3 mins to wilt the spinach, then stir in the coconut yogurt. Serve with the warm naan and a dollop of extra yogurt.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium-high. Add onion, garlic and ginger.
• Cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in curry powder, paprika and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in squash, coconut milk, vegetable broth.
• Bring to boil, Cover and reduce to a simmer on low heat.
• Cook for 15 minutes until squash cubes are tender but not mushy.
• Stir in pepper, salt and cilantro.
• Delicious served with rice.

COCONUT CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
• Place the butternut squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil. Rub 1 teaspoon of the oil on the squash. Sprinkle the squash with the salt if using and the black pepper. Roast the squash until fork tender, 50 to 55 minutes.
• Cool the squash for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh (about 2 cups) and set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, curry powder, garlic and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the carrots are fork tender, about 5 minutes. Add the squash, broth and coconut milk to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth and silky. Serve warm and garnish with a little chopped parsley.

SQUASH & COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan or wok, tip in the curry paste and fry for 1 min. Add the squash and red pepper, then toss well in the paste.
• Pour in the coconut milk with 200ml water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 mins or until the butternut squash is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste, then serve scattered with chopped coriander and naan bread or rice.

COCONUT CURRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place butternut squash in a baking dish, flesh side up. Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter over the flesh and top with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and cayenne pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove squash from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
• Place a large stockpot over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon butter. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter for 2 minutes. Add curry powder; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk; bring to a boil.
• Scoop flesh from the butternut squash and add to coconut milk mixture; mix in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, vegetable stock, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until soup is heated through.
• Blend soup using an immersion blender on low speed. Simmer until soup is smooth and thickened, about 20 minutes more. Add more vegetable stock for a thinner consistency and season with salt.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top each with pepitas and a pinch of nutmeg.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Cut both ends off the squash, peel it and cut in half lengthways. Cut into roughly equal sized cubes about 1 cm.
• Place on a large baking tray, drizzle generously with oil salt and pepper, toss and place in the oven for 35-40 minutues until soft through and starting to brown on the edges.
• In the meantime, start the curry. Add coconut oil to a large pan on medium heat, once melted add finely chopped onion. Stir and fry for a few minutes then add crushed garlic and grated ginger. Leave to cook for a further minute.
• Add all the spices - curry powder, garam masala, cumin, cumin seeds, turmeric and chilli powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, add a little more oil if needed so it doesn't burn.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and blend with a hand blender till smooth, or a food processor. Transfer back to the pan.
• Add the chickpeas and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, it should have thickened and be nice and creamy and orange in colour. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. If you like it spicy you can add some extra chilli powder.
• Add the roasted butternut squash, stir and serve! Top with some chopped fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice and your favourite sides - like my onion bhajis!

COCONUT SQUASH CURRY (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green pepper, ginger, and garlic. Stir in tamari and curry paste until blended. Add the cooked squash. Stir in coconut milk. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

KABOCHA SQUASH CURRY

Steps:

• Prepare the squash, vegetables, garlic and ginger so you're ready to go. To prepare the squash, cut it half from top to bottom, then cut each half into two chunks. Cut the chunks into wedges and then cut the skin off. Cut the wedges into half inch cubes (keep them on the smaller side for a quicker cooking time).
• Heat 1 tbsp oil, water or broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and saute for 5-6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
• Add the carrot, bell pepper and red curry paste, stir well and cook for a few more minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook over low to medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the lid and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the squash is tender and the curry is starting to thicken.
• Serve over rice topped with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts or toasted cashews.

VEGAN COCONUT AND LENTIL CURRY WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Clean and cube the butternut squash and chop the onion.
• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions for 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger and fry briefly for 30 seconds. Then add the curry paste and cook for 30 seconds longer while stirring.
• Add the uncooked lentils and stir to combine, then add the coconut milk, water and cubed butternut squash, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer covered for 20 minutes until both lentils and squash are tender. Stir in spinach and let it wilt for 1-2 minutes. Serve with rice and naan.