Kabocha Curry

Description

A mild and slightly sweet curry using kabocha squash and butternut squash. Can be made with chicken or left completely vegetarian. Additional vegetables, such as sliced bell peppers and spinach are delicious additions.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Onion
• Fresh Ginger
• Garlic Cloves
• Plum Tomatoes
• Kabocha Squash
• Vegetable Stock
• Coconut Milk
• Curry Powder
• Chili Powder
• Butternut Squash
• Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. To make kabocha puree: preheat oven to 375
2. Halve a kabocha squash and place both sides cut side down in a baking dish
3. Fill the baking dish with water
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until the flesh can be easily pierced with a knife
5. The baking time may need to be adjusted depending on the size of your kabocha
6. Remove the kabocha from the oven and let cool
7. Remove and dispose of seeds using a spoon
8. Scoop out the flesh using a spoon
9. Use an immersion blender or food processor to puree the flesh, adding water until you have a smooth puree
10. To roast butternut squash: preheat oven to 450
11. Remove skin and cut the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces
12. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper
13. Roast for 15 minutes or until the squash is soft and has just started to caramelize
14. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil at a high heat in a heavy bottomed pan
15. Add chicken and cook until sealed
16. Take chicken out of the pan and set aside
17. Reduce heat to medium, add onions and ginger and stir until onion has become translucent
18. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds more
19. Add chopped tomatoes and kabocha puree to the pan, bring to boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes
20. Add stock, coconut milk, curry and chili powder
21. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
22. Add chicken and roasted butternut squash and simmer for 10 minutes
23. Add cilantro and additional salt and pepper to taste
24. Serve with naan and / or rice