Indian Winter Squash Gratin

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 14

Satisfy your taste buds with Indian Winter Squash Gratin

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

238

Sugar

Fat

18g

Indian Winter Squash Gratin is a delicious and fragrant dish that originates from India. It is made from winter squash, a type of squash that is suitable for cooler months. This sweet and savory dish is loaded with the goodness of squash, coconut milk, and almonds, making it a nutritional powerhouse. This dish provides great taste, a delicious aroma, and numerous health benefits all in one. If you want to treat your taste buds with something truly unique, Indian Winter Squash Gratin is just the recipe you need. It's a dish that's sure to leave everyone at the dinner table satisfied.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2.	Cut squash into 1/2 inch slices and place in a large, shallow baking dish.
3.	Mix sugar, cardamom, and saffron together in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over squash.
4.	Pour coconut milk over the squash. Sprinkle almonds and salt over the top.
5.	Bake for 50-60 minutes or until squash is tender.

PROS

Indian Winter Squash Gratin is a flavorful and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish.

Its sweet and savory taste with a crunch of almonds can satisfy anyone’s taste buds.

It’s gluten-free, vegan and perfect for any diet.

CONS

Preparation can take a bit longer than usual and requires more ingredients than other dishes.

There is a chance you might get addicted to this flavorful dish!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Winter Squash is packed with nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, and helps to boost the immune system.
The dish contains almonds, a great source of healthy fats, protein, and nutrients.
Coconut milk is high in good fats and can help in reducing inflammation in the body.

	2 lbs winter squash
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1/2 teaspoon cardamom
	1/4 teaspoon saffron , soaked in 1 tbs . warm water for 30 minutes
	14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
	1/2 cup whole almond , coarsely chopped
	salt