Nadiya's Heartwarming Chickpea & Butternut Squash Curry Recipe

30 April 2024

Imagine tender butternut squash, hearty chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic spices simmering in a creamy broth. This mouthwatering curry recipe from Nadiya Hussain will not only satisfy your taste buds but also fill your heart with warmth.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp ginger paste

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Curry powder

1 tbsp Schwartz mango and lime seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

500g butternut squash, cubed

600ml vegetable broth

200ml full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream

1 can chickpeas, drained

Coriander and lime wedges to garnish

Instructions

1Preheat a cast iron casserole dish or medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger paste and cook, stirring often, for another 2 minutes.

2 Add the tomato paste, curry powder and Schwartz seasoning and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the colour of the tomato paste has deepened slightly. Add the butternut squash and slowly pour in the broth. Bring up to a boil, lower the heat slightly, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until the squash is fork tender.

3 Once tender, stir in the coconut milk/heavy cream and add the chickpeas. Continue to cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.

4 Serve over steamed rice and garnish with coriander and lime wedges.

Nadiya smiles whilst standing with a cast iron casserole dish

This tasty chickpea & butternut squash curry recipe from Nadiya Hussain is a heartwarming vegetarian crowd-pleaser perfect for family get-togethers. Packed with flavour, this curry will quickly become a family favourite.

When you've got a family get together, or need to feed a crowd, it can be scary, I know. But trust me, if you can make people happy with food? That is the best feeling ever.

Nadiya Hussain

Serve with a steaming bowl of fragrant basmati rice, fluffy naan bread or warm rotis to scoop up every last bit of this deliciousness. For an extra burst of freshness, consider adding a side of cooling cucumber raita or a zesty lime pickle.

So gather your loved ones, savour the aromatic aromas wafting from the kitchen, and indulge in this heart-warming Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry. Thanks to Nadiya's amazing recipe, you'll create not just a meal, but a delightful experience that will bring smiles and satisfaction to your family's faces.