Drum Food

Chickpea and butternut curry

SERVES 4 PREPARATIO­N: 10 MIN COOKING: 45 MIN

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15ml (1t) oil

2 onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped handful fresh coriander,

chopped

400g butternut, cubed 30ml (2T) korma paste 1 can (400g) chickpeas 1 can (400g) coconut milk 400ml water salt handful fresh spinach 125ml (½c) frozen peas basmati rice to serve

1 Heat the oil in a large, deep pan and cook the onions, garlic and coriander over low heat for 10 minutes until soft.

2 Add the butternut and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add the korma paste and cook for about a minute, stirring all the time. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, water and season with a pinch of salt.

3 Simmer for 30 minutes before adding the spinach and peas. Serve with basmati rice.

The korma paste used in this dish adds the spice and fragrance that this laid-back creamy vegetable curry needs.

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