Butternut Squash and Chickpea Thai Red Curry
Sweet roasted squash and creamy chickpeas in a spicy coconut red curry. Hearty and filling.
Made with Thai red curry paste. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.90 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the squash with 1 tbsp oil and salt, spread on a tray and roast for 25 minutes until golden.
25 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry your ready made Thai red curry paste (see the base recipe) for 2 minutes.
2 min - 3
Add the chickpeas, coconut milk and water and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Add the roasted squash and the spinach and cook 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
3 min - 5
Stir in the tamari, sugar and lime juice. Taste and adjust.
- 6
Cook the rice and serve with the curry.
Tips
- Roasting the squash first gives sweetness and keeps the cubes whole.
- To make the dish truly vegan, use paste made without shrimp paste.
- Mash a few chickpeas to thicken the sauce.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use sweet potato?
Yes, it needs about the same roasting time.
Is the dish vegan?
Only if you use red curry paste made without shrimp paste. Everything else is plant based.
Can I use fresh chickpeas?
Yes. Soak and cook 250 g dried chickpeas first, or use jars.
More made with thai red curry paste
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