You can toss any veggies you like into this basic curry. It would be great with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, romanesco, potatoes, other winter squash or any root vegetable.
 
Serves 4.
 
2 Tbs. oil
1 onion or 1 large leek, chopped
1 Tbs. curry powder
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1.5 pounds butternut squash, peeled and roughly chopped
1 c. coconut milk, stock or water
salt and freshly ground pepper
chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
 
Put the oil in a pot or deep skillet over med-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the curry and ginger and cook until the onion just starts to brown, about 2 minutes more.
 
Add the squash and coconut milk and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and turn the heat down to low. Cook, stirring once or twice, until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Check periodically to make sure there is adequate liquid. If the squash is done and there is ample liquid, turn up the heat, take the lid off and cook down until the consistency is thicker than stew.
 
Taste and adjust seasonings, garnish and serve warm.