Creamy, Mildly Spiced Butternut Squash, Spinach And Tomato Curry

Preparation

• 1
  Peel and finely slice the onions. Peel the garlic, deseed the chilli and finely chop them both. Peel and grate the ginger. Peel and deseed the squash and then cut into small dice.
• 2
  Put the coriander and cumin seeds in a pestle and mortar and grind them. Add the curry powder and grind again.
• 3
  Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a low heat and gently saute the onion for 4 minutes. stirring occasionally, Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and saute for a further 2 minutes.
• 4
  Add the spice mixture and stir for just a minute.
• 5
  Add the cubes of squash and then saute very gently, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• 6
  Stir in the canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Gradually add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer again. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water and then stir into the curry.
• 7
  Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is cooked through and soft.
• 8
  Wash and pat dry the spinach. Stir in lemon juice to taste, about 2 tablespoons, check the seasoning and then stir in the spinach just until it wilts. Finely chop and stir in two thirds of the coriander leaves then serve and garnish with the rest.