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Butternut Squash Chana Masala (Vegan)

This fall inspired butternut squash chana masala is made in one pot that's ready to eat within 30 minutes. Cozy, healthy, & delicious.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 people 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian
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Ingredients

  • 24 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1112 curry leaves
  • 57 garlic cloves (grated)
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp coriander cumin powder (or half of each)
  • 23 tsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 3/4 cup tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 400g tinned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup water (plus more if needed)
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 12 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 35 tbsp coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan, add in mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop. Add in cumin seeds and cook until golden/fragrant, Then add in onions, and curry leaves, and cook until onions become slightly golden. Mix in garlic and ginger and cook for a few seconds. Then add in the cubed butternut squash. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stirring often.
  2. Add kashmiri chili powder, coriander-cumin powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, salt, tomato puree and tinned tomatoes. Give everything a good mix. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes. Stirring often. Add the chickpeas, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the water, bring to a boil and cook for 2-5 minutes. If you want more gravy, add some more water! Mash a few of the butternut squash cubes to make the gravy of this curry thicker. Mix in the lemon juice, sugar, and coriander. Enjoy!