Butternut Squash and Okra Sauce with Chilli
Boiled butternut squash is blended with tender raw okra for a naturally thickened sauce. Raw shallot gives a strong onion flavour, with ground chilli and cardamom adding heat and fragrance.
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Tender boiled butternut squash and raw tomato are blended into a loose golden sauce. Turmeric and a generous measure of cardamom provide the spice notes, sharpened with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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