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South African Cape Malay Spiced Butternut Squash And Chickpea Bredie

Name: South African Cape Malay Spiced Butternut Squash And Chickpea Bredie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 600 g butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes; 400 g cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 400 g crushed canned tomatoes; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground cardamom; 1 cup vegetable stock; 2 tbsp olive oil

A fragrant tomato braise featuring tender butternut squash and chickpeas simmered with sweet cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Bredie Simmering

Slowly simmering vegetables in a spiced tomato base allows natural vegetable sugars to combine with warm aromatic spices into a rich gravy.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the diced onion.
Step 2: Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft and golden brown.
Step 3: Add grated ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add the butternut squash cubes, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock, stirring well to combine.

Step 5: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes until the squash is fork-tender.

Step 6: Uncover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the tomato gravy before serving warm.

Cooking tips

Cut butternut squash into uniform cubes so they cook evenly without becoming mushy.
Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes for brightness.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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