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Butternut Squash And Bell Pepper Curry

butternut squash and bell pepper curry
photo by alex

Mild, sweet and warming. This is one of my favourite recipes.

butternut squash and bell pepper curry

Butternut Squash And Bell Pepper Curry

| Main Dish | Low Calorie | Vegetarian | Paleo | Fruits Nuts And Vegetables |

Ingredients

  • ½ butternut squash
  • 1 x bell pepper, any colour
  • 1 x apple
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tbsp lard
  • 60 ml coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp white vinegar
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 x cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ⅛ tsp dried ground ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp garam masala

Instructions

Preparation

  • Peel, de-seed and dice the butternut squash.
  • De-seed and dice the bell pepper.
  • Peel, de-core and dice the apple.
  • Crush the garlic.

Method

  • Step 1
    • Preheat a fan-assisted oven to 200°C.
  • Step 2
    • Mix the oil and butternut squash.
    • Spread the butternut squash out on a baking sheet on a baking tray.
    • Roast in the oven for 35 mins.
  • Step 3
    • Around 15 mins before the squash has finished cooking, melt the lard in a large frying pan on the hob at medium heat. (Number 6.)
    • Add the bell pepper and fry for about 5-10 mins, until soft.
  • Step 4
    • Add the apple and cook until soft, about 2-3 mins.
  • Step 5
    • Add the cooked butternut squash to the frying pan.
    • Add the garlic, curry powder, ground dried ginger, salt, cinnamon and garam masala.
    • Mix everything together.
    • Cook for 5 mins, stirring often.
  • Step 6
    • Turn the hob to low.
    • Add the coconut cream, honey, white vinegar, and sweet paprika and stir.
  • Step 7
    • Simmer for a further 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 8
    • Serve.