Thai Butternut Squash Curry

Thai Butternut Squash Curry

6 servings
This Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Tofu is perfect for winter. It is creamy and with amazing Thai flavours. Make use of all those fall favorite Butternut Squash in this delicious curry.

Ingredients

  • gms butternut squash)

    (medium squash

    500
  • gms firm tofu

    cut into cubes

    250
  • cooking oil
    2 tbsp
  • onion

    chopped

    1 medium
  • 5 tablespoon garlic cloves

    minced

  • thai red curry paste
    2 tbsp
  • soy sauce
    1 tbsp
  • brown sugar / palm sugar
    1 tbsp
  • fish sauce

    ref note

    1 ½ tsp
  • coconut milk
    1 ½ c
  • chicken/vegetable stock
    ½ c
  • red bell pepper

    chopped

    1
  • fresh cilantro
    ¼ c
  • fresh lime juice
    1 tsp
  • salt and pepper as per taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add sliced onion. Saute onions till it is softened.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Then add red curry paste and saute in low heat for a minute for the flavours to develop.

  3. 3

    Add cubed butternut squash. Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add coconut milk and stock. Cover and bring everything to a boil. Then simmer for 10-12 minutes until squash cubes are cooked through, are soft yet holds shape.

  5. 5

    Add red bell pepper and tofu. Let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Season with sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and salt(if required). Give everything a good mix and switch off the flame.

  6. 6

    Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaf and crushed peanuts while serving.

  7. 7

    Serve on a bed of plain steamed rice or rice noodles.

Thai Butternut Squash Curry

Thai Butternut Squash Curry

30 min6 servings228 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a cozy, flavorful meal that brings the warmth of Thai cuisine to your table? This Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Tofu is your perfect answer, offering amazing flavors ideal for a chilly evening.

This recipe truly shines by combining creamy coconut milk with the natural sweetness of butternut squash and savory firm tofu. It creates a balanced and deeply satisfying main course that makes excellent use of fall's abundant produce with vibrant Thai flavors. The blend of Thai red curry paste, aromatic garlic and onion, and subtle notes of fish sauce and brown sugar elevates this dish beyond a simple weeknight meal.

Prepare for a rich, aromatic curry featuring tender cubes of butternut squash and firm tofu bathed in a luxurious, subtly sweet, and savory sauce. The addition of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice brightens the overall profile, delivering that signature authentic Thai taste. This main course is surprisingly straightforward to prepare, making it a delightful and efficient choice for a flavorful dinner.

Customization & Variations

Easily adapt this creamy Thai butternut squash curry to your liking. While firm tofu is featured, you could substitute it with chicken for a heartier option, creating a delicious Thai Butternut Squash Chicken Curry. Don't have palm sugar? Brown sugar works perfectly. Adjust the spice level of the Thai red curry paste to suit your preference, or add more soy sauce for extra umami depth.

Serve this vibrant, comforting curry as a main course, perhaps alongside jasmine rice, to soak up every last drop of the creamy sauce. It's an ideal dish for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends.

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