INDIAN SUMMER STEW: BUTTERNUT SQUASH, COCONUT, AND LENTIL STEW

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Indian Summer Stew: Butternut Squash, Coconut, and Lentil Stew image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup yellow split pigeon peas (toor dal)
1 pound butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or dried shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups vegetable stock or water, or enough to cover
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon honey
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse the pigeon peas in a couple changes of water.
  • In a large soup pot, combine the squash, drained pigeon peas, tomato, coconut, turmeric, cumin, and enough stock to cover. Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Remove the cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • To temper: In a small skillet, warm the canola oil until shimmering. Add the mustard seeds and when they stop popping, add the red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt. Swirl the skillet so the contents cook evenly, and cook another 10 seconds. Then pour the contents of the skillet into the soup, along with the salt. Spoon a ladleful of soup back into the skillet (it will sizzle, be careful!), and pour back into the soup pot. Finish with the honey, lime juice, and cilantro. Adjust the seasonings, to taste, and enjoy a little Indian summer in the middle of your winter!

Faizan Faizan
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Overall, this stew is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter night.


Jamal Gulzar
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I would recommend using a different type of squash, such as acorn squash or kabocha squash.


Emily Wallick
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The stew is a bit too salty for my taste.


Mateo Esqueda
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bindu
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I would definitely make this stew again.


Remember Phahla
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The stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Fatanla Petelo
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This stew is a great source of protein and fiber.


Raja Bari
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I love the creamy texture of this stew.


aboubacar sako
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


ndozi victor
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The stew was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good base for adding my own seasonings.


Dylan Donahue
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly.


sajon ahmed
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The stew was hearty and filling, perfect for a cold winter night.


Tanu Sree
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this stew changed my mind.


Saima Hisham
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The stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still delicious.


Rachael Ola
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This dish is a great way to sneak more vegetables into my diet.


Ace Armijo
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I was surprised at how easy this stew was to make. It's now a regular in my dinner rotation.


Akavish Faraz
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This stew was an explosion of flavors! The combination of butternut squash, coconut and lentils was divine.