Best 5 Kabocha Madras Curry Recipes

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**Kabocha Madras Curry: A Culinary Journey to India**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Kabocha Madras Curry, a dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of India with the wholesome goodness of Japanese pumpkin. This delectable curry is a symphony of spices, aromatic herbs, and creamy coconut milk, coming together to create a rich and flavorful sauce that envelops tender chunks of kabocha squash. As you savor each bite, the sweetness of the pumpkin harmonizes perfectly with the warmth of the curry, leaving your taste buds dancing with delight. Discover the culinary secrets behind this enticing dish through our collection of recipes, ranging from traditional to contemporary interpretations, all designed to tantalize your palate and transport you to the vibrant streets of India.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LENTIL STEW WITH COCONUT AND MADRAS CURRY



Lentil Stew with Coconut and Madras Curry image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, large dice
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons madras curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet potato, peeled and large diced
1 cup red lentils
4 cups vegetable stock
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon white balsamic or chardonnay vinegar
4 cups spinach
1 Fresno chile, finely diced
4 sprigs fresh mint
Wedges of lime, for serving
Serving suggestion: grilled naan sprinkled with zaatar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, madras curry, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften, about 1 minute. Add the parsnips, sweet potatoes and red lentils and cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock and coconut milk. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the lentils are cooked, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute more. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with the Fresno chile, fresh mint and a lime wedge. Serve with grilled naan if desired.

KABOCHA SQUASH RED CURRY



Kabocha Squash Red Curry image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
4 cups 1-inch-dice kabocha squash (from about 1 peeled squash)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
Two 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 cup fresh spinach
Cooked long-grain rice (preferably jasmine), for serving
1/2 cup peanuts, toasted
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a medium pot over medium heat and let it brown. Add the carrot, onion and ginger and let cook until lightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Whisk in the coconut milk and chicken stock. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 45 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and spinach.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with the peanuts, cilantro, pomegranate and limes.

KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP WITH CREME FRAICHE, CARAMELIZED GRANNY SMITH APPLE AND MADRAS CURRY COTTON CANDY



Kabocha Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Granny Smith Apple and Madras Curry Cotton Candy image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 quarts or approximately 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large kaboucha squash
3 quarts chicken stock
1 quart heavy cream
1 cup dark honey
4 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise
1 Granny Smith apple
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 tablespoon madras curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast kabocha squash whole for approximately 45 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven and set aside until cool. Peel skin and discard seeds keeping only the flesh. Combine flesh in a medium sauce pot with the chicken stock and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. With an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth. Place mixture back on stove and keep simmering for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey, cinnamon sticks and star anise and allow to steep for 1 hour. Strain and keep warm.
  • Peel apple and cut it into 12 equal size cube shapes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon superfine sugar among the apple cubes and broil or brulee until golden brown.
  • Put a dollop of creme fraiche on the bottom of a soup bowl, and top with 1 caramelized apple cube.
  • In a household or commercial cotton candy maker, add 1 tablespoon of superfine sugar and make 12 equal size balls of cotton candy. Dust curry powder equally on the cotton candy.
  • To serve: Pour soup tableside and then spoon cotton candy onto soup.

CURRIED KABOCHA



Curried Kabocha image

Kabocha is my favorite squash/pumpkin. Serve this as a vegetarian main dish with rice or add some meat to it. It can also be a great side dish to replace your potatoes when eating red meat. Me and hubby like it, not really the kids.

Provided by Crystal Loman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cups cubed kabocha (Japanese winter squash)
1 yellow onion, sliced
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch brown sugar, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kabocha and onion; cook and stir until tender and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, ginger, and curry powder. Bring to a simmer; cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Season with brown sugar and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 160.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

KABOCHA MADRAS CURRY



Kabocha Madras Curry image

This is my take on an Indian-style Madras curry, using Kabocha squash instead of meat. While I'm certainly no vegetarian, this dish contains no meat, and depending on your outlook, may suit your meat foibles.

Provided by kittycatonline.com

Categories     Curries

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kabocha squash (typical 2-3 lb size)
1 medium onion
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
1 tablespoon ginger (1 thumb)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Thai red chili peppers
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Clean Kabocha squash and carerfull cut in two. Scrape out and discard seeds and pulp.
  • Use a vegetable peeler and peel the skin.
  • Save the Kabocha skin and fry it up for a really great alternative to potato chips if you wish.
  • Dice the squash into bite-sized cubes.
  • Toss the cubed squash in a large bowl along with olive oil, salt, and a sprinkling of garam masala powder.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread squash cubes out on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. When done, remove from oven and set aside for later use.
  • Dice one medium onion into medium-sized pieces.
  • Finely grate one thumb of ginger, or be lazy and use 2 teaspoons of ginger powder.
  • Finely dice up three cloves of garlic, or use minced garlic or even garlic powder if you wish.
  • Carefully dice up at least two Thai chilies (the fiery small green ones) or more, according to how much of a whallop you want this curry to pack.
  • Heat up a splash of olive oil in a wok or large pot, to a medium or so heat suitable for frying.
  • Add in onions, ginger, chilies, and garlic.
  • Keep stirring and allow to lightly brown, and add 1 tablespoon of Madras curry powder.
  • Continue to stir so that the curry powder gets heated up, and add in the cooked Kabocha squash cubes.
  • Keep stirring so the cubes get coated with the curry powder.
  • Turn down the heat on the oven and fold in 16 ounces of plain curry. This will not be a "wet" curry, so if you want more sauce, you'll have to tinker with the recipe.
  • Stir that goodness up but don't let it overheat.
  • Add in 1/4 cup of flaked coconut, preferably unsweetened.
  • Cook the whole mess for a couple of minutes, and dinner is ready.
  • Serve over rice and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for a kabocha squash that is deep green in color and has a smooth, unblemished skin. The squash should feel heavy for its size.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and roast in a preheated oven until the flesh is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use a variety of spices: Madras curry powder is a blend of spices that typically includes turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers. You can also add other spices to your taste, such as ginger, garlic, and garam masala.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: Madras curry can be made mild, medium, or spicy, depending on your preference. If you like spicy food, you can add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper to the recipe.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Kabocha madras curry can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, or naan bread. You can also add yogurt or raita to cool down the heat.

Conclusion:

Kabocha madras curry is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its unique flavor and vibrant color, kabocha madras curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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