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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

Modified: Apr 28, 2022 · Published: Mar 22, 2022 · by Ramona

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This roasted butternut squash and chickpea curry is a comforting vegan dish full of flavor with that creamy coconut and tomato sauce. Perfect for any time of the year, particularly on a cold autumn or winter night - ready in under one hour!

Butternut squash and chickpea curry with red chilli, coriander leaves, red onion rings and a thin slice of lemon in a metallic dish with two handles on a white and gray rimmed plate with a fork on a white napkin to the right

This will go very well with this roasted curried squash recipe coconut curry makes a fabulously healthy, vegetarian midweek meal.

A vegan curry like this is popular all throughout the year, it is packed with goodness and amazing nutrients as well as super delicious. It definitely makes an amazing family meal or it can make a great choice for special holidays or special occasions to bring to your table and impress your family and friends.

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  • 🥘 Ingredients and Substitutions
  • 🔪 How to make squash and chickpea curry
  • 🍽 Serving Suggestions
  • Variations
  • 💭 FAQs
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Top tips
  • 📋 Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

🥘 Ingredients and Substitutions

There are a few ingredients needed to make this butternut and chickpea curry but well worth it:

ingredients needed for butternut squash and chickpea curry on a round wooden plate - chickpeas, garlic cloves, 5 small onions / shallots spices on 5 teaspoons, ginger, cinnamon, butternut squash, curry powder, crushed tomatoes
  • coconut milk - for this vegan option but single cream can be used for a vegetarian one, both as delicious
  • cooked chickpeas - these can be canned or cooked in a pressure cooker
  • curry powder - use any curry powder you prefer or have - can be as spicy as your threshold allows
  • chili powder - this is optional if you like to keep the heat down
  • chopped tomatoes - used fresh or canned ones but choose a good brand for a good flavor
  • cumin seeds - these add a great flavor or use mustard seeds instead
  • garam masala - this gives a unique flavor to this butternut and chickpea curry so do not skip it
  • ground cumin - optional but do use it if you have it
  • ground turmeric - this adds great color and benefits to this curry dish
  • ginger - I would only recommend using fresh ginger
  • garlic - fresh and freshly grated garlic is the best as it has the best flavor and no additives
  • olive oil - or coconut oil melted - this is only to drizzle on the butternut squash - melted butter can also be used for a vegetarian option
  • onion - you may also use leeks instead
  • salt and pepper - to taste
  • vegetable stock - it is best to have your own made-from-scratch one but stock cube will also do ( just mind the salt if you are using a stock cube)
  • fresh coriander/cilantro - parsley works very well here too if you do not like cilantro

See the recipe card for exact quantities.

🔪 How to make squash and chickpea curry

This dish is a very easy one to put together, it can be cooked in a flash if you have some leftover butternut squash and if going for canned chickpeas. It will be ready in 20 min. It takes longer if you are baking the butternut squash and if you decide to cook the chickpeas from scratch but it is all worth it, no matter what.

  1. Start by preparing the butternut squash
  • by cutting off both ends, peeling the skin, and cutting in half lengthways.
  • scrape out the seeds and stringy insides using a spoon.
  • cut into equal-sized cubes, approximately 1 cm big.

2. While the squash is roasting nicely, start the curry. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan and add finely chopped onion. Fry for a couple of minutes then we need to add the garlic and ginger.

Onions, garlic, spices salt and seeds in a pan on stove close up - cooking for butternut squash and chickpea curry
Getting the chickpeas curry started
Butternut squash onion spices cooking in a pan
Oh, the smell and the aromas ..mmm..

See the recipe card for more on to finalize this beautiful and delicious curry recipe.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

This butternut squash and chickpea curry dish were inspired by my vegetarian Thai curry recipe. This curry dish pairs very well with this instant pot coconut rice recipe or any salad like this beans and fennel salad or this super simple but perfect tomato and cucumber salad. What about Serving this with a beautiful sourdough naan, or a simple flatbread made from scratch? Mmm, delicious options that are all here on my site.

Variations

Make this curry less spicy or super spicy, all depending on how you like it.

  • Spicy - add extra fresh green or red chilies, and dried red chili flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish
  • Deluxe - add some nuts, toasted nuts like cashew, pistachio, or even peanuts, crispy onions, and toasted sesame seeds. Amazing!
  • Kid-friendly - keep spiciness to a minimum and add some potatoes nicely cubed. Add the potatoes if you decide to use them at the beginning of the cooking as soon as the onion has softened.
  • Other ingredients that go very well in this chickpea curry are ladies' fingers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, spring greens, and beans.

See this dhal curry recipe for a kid-friendly curry alternative recipe. My kids love that and this squid curry as well as the best ever and super healthy lamb curry.

Butternut squash and chickpea curry on rice in a deep white plate with a slice of lemon and a few broken red onion rings over and some red chilli slices and coriander sprinkled over a fork tucked in, a tower far left and a red onion cut into two far right slightly blurred

💭 FAQs

Can I make it in advance?

Like most stews and soups, this curry recipe also tastes even better a day or two after making it. The flavors will intensify and the texture of the dish will thicken with resting.

How to store this chickpeas curry?

It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Can I freeze this curry?

This chickpea curry can be frozen for up to six weeks. A great incentive to make a double batch 😉 if you’re feeding a crowd later, just a great recipe idea!

Birdseye view of butternut squash and chickpea curry on rice, served in white plates with a slice of lemon on top, fresh coriander scattered, rings of red onion and red chilli slices
Butternut Squash And Chickpea Curry

👩🏻‍🍳 Top tips

  • This curry can be cooked in a slow cooker, an instapot, in the oven or on the stove as suggested here.
  • To keep this curry dish on the healthiest side, choose light coconut milk which will have less saturated fat and fewer calories than regular full-fat coconut milk. Any plant-based milk makes a great alternative too.
  • Try making this curry juicier if you are having it over rice or less juicy if you are serving it with a flatbread.
  • Adding some fresh curry leaves will make this dish extra aromatic.

Have you made this squash and chickpeas curry?

Please leave a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page. Thanks for stopping by!

Butternut squash and chickpea curry with red chilli, coriander leaves, red onion rings and a thin slice of lemon in a metallic dish with two handles on a white and gray rimmed plate with a fork on a white napkin to the right

📋 Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

A truly comforting dish, this butternut squash and chickpea curry is an outstanding vegerarian or vegan dish that your family will absolutely love. Ready in just 25 minutes.
5 from 50 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Sri Lankan
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian
Cost: £3.50

Equipment

  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 pan
  • grater
  • baking tray

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 400 g chickpeas (14.1 oz) precooked or 1 can
  • 1 small butternut squash (2-3 cups) roasted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon garam masala
  • 200 ml vegetable stock (6.8 fl oz)
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed seeds * see notes
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 4-5 medium shallots or 1 med/larger red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • ⅕ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tiny piece cinnamon stick
  • 6-7 leaves curry leaves
  • 400 ml chopped tomatoes ( 14.1 oz) 1 tin
  • 10 sprigs fresh coriander or parsley

To Serve

  • basmati rice
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

To Prepare The Butternut Squash

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Cut both ends, peel and cut in half lengthways. Cut into roughly equal-sized chunks. Place on a large baking tray, drizzle generously with oil salt, pepper, toss and place in the oven for 35 min until soft through and getting brown on the edges.
  • In the meantime, start cooking the curry by adding coconut or olive oil to a large pan placed on medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots. Stir and fry for a few minutes then add crushed garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute or so.
  • Add all the spices - curry powder, garam masala, cumin, cumin seeds, turmeric, curry powder, curry leaves, cinnamon stick piece, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, add a little more oil or vegetable stock if necessary. It should not start to smoke.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chickpeas and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, it should have reduced and thickened by now getting creamy and orange in color.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like it slightly spicier, add some extra chili powder or flakes.
  • Add the roasted butternut squash, stir and serve! Leave some to add at the end.
  • Top with some chopped fresh coriander and/or a dollop of yogurt and serve with basmati rice and your favorite/desired sides.

Notes

 * Seed mixture - I have these already mixed in a jar and I always use them in every curry that I make - these are : 
  • cumin seeds
  • fenugreek seeds 
  • mustard seeds 
  • fennel seeds 
  • black sesame seeds (optional) 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 1312mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 20574IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 7mg
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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    April 04, 2022 at 2:41 am

    5 stars
    I love curries and making it with butternut and chickpeas is a great idea. We make curries for dinner often so this is a nice addition to our weekly routine. Thanks so much for the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Nicoletta says

    April 04, 2022 at 2:20 am

    5 stars
    Love all the spices and the coconut milk in this butternut squash and chickpea curry! A lovely color too, and makes the best leftover.

    Reply
  3. Chandice says

    April 03, 2022 at 11:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a delicious meatless Monday dinner that is hearty enough for my meat eating husband. So tasty, thank you!

    Reply
  4. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    April 03, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    I make something similar but have never used coconut milk before. I made it today using your recipe and loved the flavor of coconut milk. It added a touch of creaminess and the flavor worked so well.

    Reply
  5. Aya says

    April 03, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious and flavorful! My family and I love curry and this recipe did not disappoint. I served it with some rice and it made the perfect meal. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Cathleen says

    April 03, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    My toxic trait is that I buy ingredients without having anything in mind of what to use them for. I just bought some butternut squash and seriously had no idea what to do with it. This saved me throwing it out so thank you!!

    Reply
  7. Marisa Franca says

    April 02, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    I was a bit intimidated at first by the amount of ingredients. You see, I'm not really familiar with curry. Well, this was an excellent experience. The recipe was simple to put together. And the taste was excellent. Hearty and satisfying even though there wasn't any meat. It will certainly be a recipe I'll make in the future.

    Reply
  8. Jesssica says

    April 02, 2022 at 11:42 am

    I love a good curry and this one is just that. I especially loved the butternut squash; it creates a warm and comforting dish in combination with the spice blend and the chickpeas. I will be making this again!

    Reply
  9. Marie says

    April 01, 2022 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    This heart-warming, incredibly aromatic dish was just what I needed this week. The weather's been so wet and cold and there's still so much snow where I live! This curry warmed my family right up. I served it with warm naan bread instead of the rice and it was gone in a flash.

    Reply
  10. Addie says

    March 31, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    This curry is so cozy and comforting! I love the flavor of the butternut squash. Yum!

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    March 31, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    This dish is sooo warm and comforting. It really hits the spot on cool, dreary spring days like we've had here in Kansas lately. I love all the spices included - it's definitely not lacking flavor!

    Reply
  12. Oscar says

    March 30, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Super comforting dish and with two ingredients I love, butternut squash and chickpeas. Such a warming feeling when we ate this curry. Great recipe

    Reply
  13. nancy says

    March 30, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    i love adding chickpeas to this curry it really bulks it up

    Reply
  14. Megs says

    March 30, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious and hearty combination. Thanks for a great recipe everyone enjoys.

    Reply
  15. Gloria says

    March 28, 2022 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    I love a good curry recipe. This meatless version sounds delicious and hearty. I know it will be a hit with the family.

    Reply

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