Masala Winter Squash

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 dried chilies or 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (more to suit your taste)
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (fresh or canned, reserving liquid)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 lbs peeled winter squash, cut into 1 inch cubes (butternut or pumpkin)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. 1
    Place onions and garlic into food processor bowl and grind until it is turns into a paste.
  2. 2
    Add oil to a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic-onion paste, salt, pepper and curry and saute for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and allow the onions to brown.
  3. 3
    Add drained tomatoes, chili and squash to the skillet. Stir in in 1/4 cup of water or reserved liquid from canned tomatoes if using. Cover and adjust heat so that you achieve a low simmer. Stir occasionally, adding more liquid as needed. Squash should be tender and ready to serve in 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4
    Serve with lime wedges.

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