"This is comfort food, Indian-style, adapted from a recipe by Madhur Jaffrey It’s also vegan, and perfect for a fall evening Use a mixture of cultivated mushrooms; they come in all shapes and sizes..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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10 ounces butternut or other winter squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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Kosher salt and black pepper
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1 or 2 small green chiles, such as jalapeño or serrano
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3 medium shallots or 1 small onion, finely diced
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1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
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1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
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Handful of fresh or frozen curry leaves (optional)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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Pinch of ground cayenne
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 pound mushrooms, preferably a mix of cultivated and wild, trimmed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
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3/4 cup coconut milk
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Cilantro sprigs, for garnish