Saturday 18 November 2017

Pumpkin curry

  • about 600 g pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into equal size cubes, roasted or microwaved until quite soft
  • 1 tsp black mustard or cumin seeds - dry fry for 1 minute
  • Fry 1 small red onion, finely chopped in2 tbsp  oil
Add:
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 tsp finely grated ginger OR 1 small piece, grated, plus 2 tsps ground giner
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp hot chilli powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Cook together for a couple of minutes

Add 1 cup coconut milk or cream, or 1 sachet creamed coconut dissolved in 1 cup hot water, adjust liquid as necessary.
Add cooked pumpkin, stir well until combined/coated, season with salt and pepper to taste,

Serve with:
  • a handful of coriander chopped
  • lime wedges, to serve
  • handful of cashews, lightly toasted (to serve)

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