Masala Winter Squash

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 place onions and garlic into food processor bowl and grind until it is turns into a paste.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.
• 4 serve with lime wedges.