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Chickpea and Butternut Squash Curry Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Indian Serves: 6-8 (this dish freezes and reheats well. Do not reheat in microwave) Ingredients Oil-1 tbs. Onion, chopped-2 medium Garlic, chopped - 3-4 cloves Cilantro, chopped (stalks and leaves separated, stalks reserved)- 1 bunch Butternut Squash, diced- 1 medium Chickpeas- 1 can Patak's Korma Paste or any other curry paste (not cooking sauce)- 2 tbsp. Coconut Milk- 1 can Water- 2 cups Spinach- 100 gr Frozen Peas- ½ cup Desiccated unsweetened coconut (optional)- 2 tbsp. Salt- to taste Basmati Rice- 2 cups (personally I would sub quinoa) Instructions Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large and deep pan and cook chopped onions, garlic and cilantro stalks over low heat for 10 minutes until soft and slightly coloured. Meanwhile dice your butternut squash to match the size of chickpeas. I leave the skin on as I discovered it cooks very nicely and eliminates a lot of unnecessary work. When the onions are tender add the curry paste and cook for a minute or so stirring the whole time, then add your squash, chickpeas, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, water and a pinch of salt, bring it to a boil by turning the heat up, then turn the heat down to a low-medium and simmer it covered for 35-40 minutes. Stir it occasionally to prevent from burning and add a few splashes of water if it gets too dry. Start on the rice. Cook your rice in the rice cooker according to the manufacture's instructions. Test the butternut squash, it should be fork tender by this point but not falling apart. Your curry should be thick so if it's too runny, uncover and let the liquid cook down for a few more minutes. When you are satisfied with the consistency of the curry stir in peas, spinach and cilantro leaves, cover with a lid and take off the heat.