Elaine Lemm recipe curried roasted squash

Curry Roasted Squash

Side dishServes 4-6

A wonderful way to cook this versatile vegetable (and also perfect for left over pumpkins), this Curry Roasted Squash from Food Writer Elaine Lemm is packed with warming flavours, whilst the sugar gives a beautiful caramelisation to the flesh For more recipe inspiration visit her website www.elainelemm.com

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash

2 tablespoons soft, dark, brown sugar

2 teaspoon Kashmiri spice mix or similar

Pinch of sea salt flakes

Pinch black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with a sheet of greaseproof paper.
  2. With a sharp knife cut the squash into two and scoop out the seeds, then, using a small vegetable knife, score through the squash length and cross ways. Take care not to cut through the skin as you want the squash to remain intact.
  3. Rub one tablespoon of brown sugar into each side. As you rub the sugar will start to melt and pour into the grooves you have just cut.
  4. Using a fine sieve sift 1tsp of the spice mix over each half.
  5. Sprinkle each half with a little salt and pepper, place onto the baking sheet and pop into the centre of the oven.
  6. Roast for about an hour or until the squash is tender and the surface is caramelised.
  7. Remove from the oven and use the curry roasted squash in all your favourite recipes, such as curry or as a side dish. The cold curried squash is also delicious in a salad.