Romy Gill's Panch Phoron Squash

This recipe, from our good friend Romy Gill, is perfect for any type of squash. Panch phoron is one of the most wonderfully versatile and flavourful s...pice mixes there is. It is made using equal parts fennel, nigella, fenugreek, cumin, and black mustard seeds. ​ Read more This recipe, from our good friend Romy Gill, is perfect for any type of squash. Panch phoron is one of the most wonderfully versatile and flavourful spice mixes there is. It is made using equal parts fennel, nigella, fenugreek, cumin, and black mustard seeds. ​

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 2
rapeseed oil
fennel seeds
nigella seeds
fenugreek
cumin seeds
mustard seeds
brown
garlic cloves
grated
white onion
finely sliced
butternut squash
peeled and 4cm cubed
red chilli flakes
turmeric powder
garam masala
coconut milk
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

341kcal
Calories
6g
Protein
15g
Total Fat
50g
Carbs
10g
Fibre
13g
Sugars
498mg
Calcium
38%
 
6mg
Iron
35%
 
127mg
Magnesium
30%
 
155mg
Phosporus
12%
 
1390mg
Potassium
30%
 
49mg
Sodium
2%
 
1mg
Zinc
9%
 
0mg
Copper
36%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
30%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
10%
 
4mg
Vitamin B3
27%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
38%
 
94mcg
Vitamin B9
23%
 
1750mcg
Vitamin A
194%
 
1mcg
Vitamin B12
39%
 
68mg
Vitamin C
76%
 
2mcg
Vitamin D
8%
 
8mg
Vitamin E
52%
 
15mcg
Vitamin K
13%
 
Calories: 341kcal; Protein: 6g; Total Fat: 15g; Carbs: 50g; Fibre: 10g; Sugars: 13g; Calcium: 498mg (38%); Iron: 6mg (35%); Magnesium: 127mg (30%); Phosporus: 155mg (12%); Potassium: 1390mg (30%); Sodium: 49mg (2%); Zinc: 1mg (9%); Copper: 0mg (36%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (30%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (10%); Vitamin B3: 4mg (27%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (38%); Vitamin B9: 94mcg (23%); Vitamin A: 1750mcg (194%); Vitamin B12: 1mcg (39%); Vitamin C: 68mg (76%); Vitamin D: 2mcg (8%); Vitamin E: 8mg (52%); Vitamin K: 15mcg (13%)
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Notes

This is a guest contribution from Romy Gill so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe. You can watch her make it with Rupy on our YouTube Channel if you'd like to learn more.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 2
rapeseed oil
fennel seeds
nigella seeds
fenugreek
cumin seeds
mustard seeds
brown
garlic cloves
grated
white onion
finely sliced
butternut squash
peeled and 4cm cubed
red chilli flakes
turmeric powder
garam masala
coconut milk

Ingredients

Serves 2
rapeseed oil
fennel seeds
nigella seeds
fenugreek
cumin seeds
mustard seeds
brown
garlic cloves
grated
white onion
finely sliced
butternut squash
peeled and 4cm cubed
red chilli flakes
turmeric powder
garam masala
coconut milk

Method

Your notes

1. Place a pan over a medium heat and add the rapeseed oil. Once hot, add the panch phoron and as soon as the seeds start to sizzle, add the garlic and then cook for 1 minute.

2. Immediately add the sliced onions and continue to cook over a medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are light brown in colour.

3. Add the squash, chilli flakes, salt and turmeric, mix together and cook for 3 minutes.

4. Then add the garam masala along with the coconut milk and cook on the same medium heat for 8–10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Be sure to stir occasionally. Once cooked, remove from the heat and serve with any flatbread or rice.

Notes

This is a guest contribution from Romy Gill so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe. You can watch her make it with Rupy on our YouTube Channel if you'd like to learn more.

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