BORANI KADU (ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH VERRINES IN THE AFGHAN MAN

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Borani Kadu (Roasted Butternut Squash Verrines in the Afghan Man image

Butternut squash is sliced thin, roasted snd served parfait-style with plain Greek yogurt. This recipe comes from The Spice Spoon blog and is being posted as per a request.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise peeled de-seeded and and sliced into 1/4 inch slices (they will look like half-moons)
olive oil, for roasting
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (haldi)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
sea salt
dried mint

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400º F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the squash in a large bowl and give it a healthy drizzle of olive oil; toss to coat, then season with turmeric, coriander, cumin and tods again.
  • Arrange squash on the prepared baking sheet and place in oven for 20 minutes; season with sea salt and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • Spoon yogurt into individual glasses, then layer in squash slices. If you prefer, you can dollop the yogurt onto small plates and top with squash.
  • Sprinkle with dried mint and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve with pillowy bread like nan-e-barberi or pita bread.

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