Ingredients

  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
  • 6 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 butternut squash
  • cooked rice, to serve

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Peel and de-seed the squash. Cut into 2-inch chunks and toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil on a baking tray. Roast for 30 minutes until starting to brown around the edges. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large, deep skillet over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent - about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 1 minute. Add in the tomatoes, spices, salt, tomato paste, red pepper flakes and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer. Leave to cook until most of the water has evaporated.
  • Pour the contents of the skillet into a blender and add the remaining 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth then pour back into the pan.
  • Add the coconut milk, chickpeas and roasted squash. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened. Serve hot with rice.