Masala Winter Squash Recipe

Name: Masala Winter Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
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

Servings: persons

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

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 saute for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and allow the onions to brown.
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
Serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Masala Winter Squash falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Masala Winter Squash

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