Masala Winter Squash

Name: Masala Winter Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 5 garlic cloves; 1 dried chilies; 2 tbsp canola oil; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 cup chopped tomato; 0.25 cup water; 1.5 lb peeled winter squash; 1 lime

Winter squash, chilies and tomato simmered on the stove and spiced with curry powder for a South Asian side dish. It comes to the table with lime wedges.

40 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Place onions and garlic into food processor bowl and grind until it is turns into a paste.
2
Add oil to a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic-onion paste, salt, pepper and curry and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and allow the onions to brown.
10 min
3
Add drained tomatoes, chili and squash to the skillet. Stir in in ¼ 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. Serve with lime wedges.
20 min