One of my favourite things about visiting new places is trying different foods! Whilst I wish I could be constantly travelling and eating, sometimes I have to (try to) bring the culture into my own kitchen…

I have developed a balanced, vegan and gluten-free Sri Lankan curry recipe that is super tasty, full of vegetable-goodness and with a recipe that is easy to follow!

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 300g butternut squash, de-skinned and cubed
• 100g canned chickpeas, drained
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Spinach
• 1.25 tbsp mild curry paste (you can make you own if you have time!)
• Sugarsnap peas
• 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 250ml vegetable stock (adjust accordingly!)
• 2 tbsp low-fat coconut yogurt
• 100g brown rice
• 0.5 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• Fresh coriander, chopped

Method

• Cook the rice in boiling salted water, as per pack instructions.
• Meanwhile, heat oil/ frylight in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the butternut squash for 2-3 mins until lightly browned.
• Add the onion, sugarsnaps and curry paste and fry for 3-4 mins.
• Pour over the stock, then cover and simmer for 15-20 mins (until the squash is tender!).
• Add the tomatoes, chickpeas and spinach, then gently cook for 3-4 mins.
• Take off the heat and stir through the yogurt and half of coriander.
• Serve with rice and garnish with chillies and remaining coriander!

I would love to hear what you think of the recipe or if you give the recipe a go!

“Food makes travel so exceptional, because you get to taste what it’s actually supposed to taste like.” – Meghan Markle

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