Best Nyt Masala Winter Squash Recipes

MASALA WINTER SQUASH

Masala Winter Squash image

Most squash preparations are fairly bland, sweet, even insipid, but not this one, a lovely winter stew that can be a centerpiece for vegetarians (or for meat eaters with the addition of a few cubes of boneless chicken). A good rice pilaf (page 513) would suit this fine. It would also be at home alongside plain grilled steak. Other vegetables you can prepare this way: Semi-ripe plantains, potatoes, or sweet potatoes.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large onion, peeled
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small dried chile or 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably homemade (pages 592-593) or to taste
1 cup chopped tomato (canned is fine), optional
About 1 1/2 pounds winter squash, like butternut or firm pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

Combine the onion, garlic, and chile in a food processor and grind until pasty. Put the oil in a large skillet or flameproof casserole with a lid over medium heat and add the onion mixture along with some salt and pepper and the curry powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
Add the tomato or 1/2 cup water along with the squash. Cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary, until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve with the lime wedges.

MASALA WINTER SQUASH

Masala Winter Squash image

This recipe originally appeared in the New York Times this past March. I love winter squash and paired with curry, chili and tomatoes, this seemed like it would be a hit in my kitchen. Though I have not tried it yet, I'm posting it here for sharing with my favorite foodies. I think this will make a terrific side with paired with Tandoori chicken.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

Place onions and garlic into food processor bowl and grind until it is turns into a paste.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 12.4, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7, Protein 2.9

WINTER SQUASH AND WILD MUSHROOM CURRY

Winter Squash and Wild Mushroom Curry image

This is comfort food, Indian-style, adapted from a recipe by Madhur Jaffrey. It's also vegan, and perfect for a fall evening. Use a mixture of cultivated mushrooms; they come in all shapes and sizes. Look for royal trumpets, a large, meaty type of oyster mushroom; shiitakes, and small portobellos. Use some wild mushrooms too, if you can, like golden chanterelles, lobster or hen of the woods. You can make this as spicy as you wish, but be sure to include some cayenne and green chile, to complement and play off the creamy coconut milk sauce. Serve with basmati rice, rice noodles or mashed potatoes.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, curries, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 ounces butternut or other winter squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 or 2 small green chiles, such as jalapeño or serrano
3 medium shallots or 1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Handful of fresh or frozen curry leaves (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch of ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound mushrooms, preferably a mix of cultivated and wild, trimmed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

In a wide skillet, heat oil over medium-high. When hot, add squash cubes in one layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, letting cubes brown slightly, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to lift squash out, and set aside.
Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile to open it, but leave whole. (This helps the chiles heat the sauce without making it too spicy.)
Add shallots, salt lightly and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves, if using, and let sizzle for 30 seconds, then add garlic, coriander, cayenne, turmeric and chiles. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds more.
Add mushrooms, season with salt and toss to coat. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Return squash cubes to skillet, stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to medium and simmer for another 5 minutes. If mixture looks dry, thin with a little water. Taste and season with salt.
Before serving, stir in lime juice. Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams