CHICKPEA CURRY WITH PUMPKIN (SQUASH) & BABY SPINACH

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This is a simple, tasty stew. The original directions calls for a short cooking time, but I think I cut the pumpkin a bit chunkier and cooked it much longer when I made it. Just make sure you don't cook it so long that the pumpkin disappears! This also freezes well.

Provided by Gingernut

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
415 g canned whole tomatoes, pureed
1 1/2 cups canned chick-peas, drained (or use cooked dry chickpeas)
320 g butternut squash, peeled and chopped into small pieces
salt (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
100 g baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  • Add spices and sauté one minute, to release flavours.
  • Add tomato paste, pureed tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Stir well.
  • Add the chickpeas and pumpkin and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
  • Add the coriander and baby spinach leaves and simmer for a few minutes until leaves just start to wilt.
  • Serve with basmati rice, pappadums, and yoghurt or raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 498.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 7.8

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