Best Indian Summer Stew Butternut Squash Coconut And Lentil Stew Recipes

SOUTH INDIAN SPICY LENTIL STEW

South Indian Spicy Lentil Stew image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup masur dahl (red lentils) or mung dahl (yellow lentils)
2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks
5-6 large okra, halved lengthways
2 carrots, cut into large chunks
2 potatoes, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon tumeric
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons tamarind paste or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cilantro seeds, ground
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6-8 dried curry leaves
1 tablespoon sambhar masala

Steps:

In a large saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the dahl, tomatoes, okra, carrots, potatoes, tumeric, salt and tamarind paste or lemon juice. Stir and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and cook until the dahl is tender--approximately 30 minutes; add more water if necessary.
Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet, heat the oil and lightly fry the ground cilantro and cumin over a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, chile and curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes, covering the skillet as the seeds pop. Add the fried spices to the cooked dahl and vegetables. Add the sambhar masala and mix well.
The stew can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH-LENTIL STEW

Butternut Squash-Lentil Stew image

Progresso™ chicken broth and coconut milk provide a flavorful addition to this stew loaded with butternut squash and lentils - a hearty dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 lb butternut squash, peeled, cubed (5 cups)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (13.5 oz) unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dried red or green lentils, sorted, rinsed
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Chopped peanuts, if desired

Steps:

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions and gingerroot in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in squash; cook 3 minutes.
In medium bowl, stir together broth, coconut milk, curry paste, peanut butter, fish sauce, lime juice and pepper until smooth. Pour over squash mixture. Stir in lentils.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash and lentils are tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 1, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

BUTTERNUT SQUASH COCONUT CURRY

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry image

This is a quick and delicious mild-to-medium spicy south Indian stew that is best served over hot white rice.

Provided by hame0051

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Curry Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups diced butternut squash
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

Combine squash, water, olive oil, salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir coconut milk and beans into the squash mixture; simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Serve curry with cilantro on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 607 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

INDIAN SUMMER STEW: BUTTERNUT SQUASH, COCONUT, AND LENTIL STEW

Indian Summer Stew: Butternut Squash, Coconut, and Lentil Stew image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup yellow split pigeon peas (toor dal)
1 pound butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or dried shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups vegetable stock or water, or enough to cover
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon honey
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Rinse the pigeon peas in a couple changes of water.
In a large soup pot, combine the squash, drained pigeon peas, tomato, coconut, turmeric, cumin, and enough stock to cover. Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Remove the cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
To temper: In a small skillet, warm the canola oil until shimmering. Add the mustard seeds and when they stop popping, add the red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt. Swirl the skillet so the contents cook evenly, and cook another 10 seconds. Then pour the contents of the skillet into the soup, along with the salt. Spoon a ladleful of soup back into the skillet (it will sizzle, be careful!), and pour back into the soup pot. Finish with the honey, lime juice, and cilantro. Adjust the seasonings, to taste, and enjoy a little Indian summer in the middle of your winter!