Bengali Butternut Squash and Chickpeas, also known as Cholar Dal, is a delectable and nutritious dish that combines the rich, creamy texture of butternut squash with the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas. This flavorful dish is a staple in many Bengali households and is commonly prepared during festivals and special occasions. The harmonious blend of spices, aromatic herbs, and fresh ginger in the recipe creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The preparation includes roasting the butternut squash until caramelized, simmering the chickpeas in a flavorful broth, and infusing the dish with aromatic spices and herbs. This article will guide you through the steps to create a delectable Bengali Butternut Squash and Chickpeas dish that will impress your family and friends.
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BENGALI BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEAS GARBANZOS
This recipe by Anjum Anand caught my eye. A vegetarian curry is made with butternut squash, chickpeas and the Bengali spice mixture, panch phoron (a blend of equal quantities of fenugreek, nigella seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and mustard seeds or celery seeds), also known as Bengali five-spice). I had most the ingredients so I was able to put it together quickly and easily. I did tweak to make the recipe work for us. Serve as a side or main over rice.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add bay leaf, panch phoran and chillies and fry for 1-2 minutes, stirring well to combine.
- Add the onion, stir to coat in the spices, and fry for 4 minutes, or until softened and golden-brown.
- Add the ground turmeric, cumin and coriander, the salt, sugar and ginger and stir well. Add a 1/2 of water, stir and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
- Add the butternut squash pieces and 1/2 - 1 cup boiling water. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender.
- Add the chickpeas, ground garam masala and fennel seeds and another splash of water if necessary to keep the mixture loose. Add more salt and sugar, if you like, to taste. Stir well and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through. Serve immediately.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA STEW
Warming ras el hanout and cinnamon flavor this hearty stew of butternut squash and chickpeas. Dried apricots add a sweet note while fresh mint, parsley and lemon provide a bright finish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, ras el hanout and cinnamon and cook until the tomato juices are thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, apricots, squash and chickpeas and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint, parsley and lemon juice. Remove the cinnamon stick and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve the stew over hot couscous or rice.
BENGALI BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This vegetarian curry is made with butternut squash, chickpeas and the Bengali spice mixture, panch phoran. This recipe serves four.
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the asafoetida, bay leaf, panch phoran, and chiles, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring well to combine.
- Add the onion, stir to coat in the spices, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened and golden brown.
- Add the ground turmeric, cumin and coriander, the salt, sugar, and ginger paste, and stir well. Add a splash of water, stir, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the butternut squash pieces and the boiling water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid , and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender. The butternut squash is cooked once a knife goes smoothly all the way through without putting any pressure on it. Cook the squash any longer than this and it begins to break up. Take care not to stir too often.
- Add the chickpeas, ground garam masala and fennel seeds and another splash of water if necessary to keep the mixture loose. Add more salt and sugar, if you like, to taste. Stir well and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until warmed through. Serve immediately.;
VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA CURRY
This is a delicious vegetable curry with chickpeas and butternut squash, but you can use any other pumpkin as well. If you're not vegan, yogurt tastes great with it, or you can use soy yogurt instead of course. I like to use dried chickpeas and cook them myself instead of canned, but you can of course use canned chickpeas as well.
Provided by MisterHealthy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Vegetarian
Time 9h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas under running cold water. Place in a large pot, cover with several inches of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chickpeas are soft, 60 to 75 minutes. Drain.
- When chickpeas are halfway done, heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cardamom pods, chile peppers, coriander seeds, turmeric, and mustard seeds and toast for 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste.
- Stir butternut squash and carrots into the pot. Add enough water to cover vegetables halfway. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, until all the vegetables are soft, 25 to 35 minutes. Add more water if curry gets too dry.
- Mix in cooked chickpeas shortly before serving and heat until warm. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.6 calories, Carbohydrate 84.3 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 69.4 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
SAUTEED CHICKPEAS/GARBANZOS
Posted in response to a request. This is a recipe from my dad's vegan cookbook. My sister used to be vegan, so he made it up for her and the rest of us, if we wanted to try the recipes.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil and saute onions for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Add garbanzo beans and saute 7 minutes more, stirring frequently.
- Add reserved bean and tomato juices, cumin, chili powder, and salt and cook, uncovered, on low to medium heat for 5 minutes to reduce sauce to gravy consistency.
- Add drained tomatoes, mix well, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 1055.1, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 11.1
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the cooked soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
- If you don't have any butternut squash on hand, you can substitute another type of winter squash, such as acorn squash or kabocha squash.
- To make this soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through. You can also add some fresh herbs or a dollop of yogurt before serving.
Conclusion:
This Bengali Butternut Squash and Chickpeas (Garbanzos) soup is a delicious and nutritious way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. The soup is vegan and gluten-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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