Here's the perfect recipe to get you warmed up for the winter: my gingery Curried Acorn Squash.

I love going into the market these days and meeting up with all shapes and sizes of winter squashes. There are the warty ones and the bumpy ones and the lopsided ones and the teeny ones, all begging you to take them home for Halloween. Then there are the edible squashes: the pumpkins, the acorns, the butternuts and the kabochas, each unique, each delicious.

The other day, a handsome acorn squash came home with me. I wanted to try something really special, so I chopped him up and put him into a curry with some belly-warming ginger, some creamy coconut, and some sweet tomatoes. But first, I roasted him.

Okay, pay attention, I am still talking about a vegetable. So you might ask, Vaishali, why do I have to roast the squash when I can just add it to the pan and it'll cook up easily anyway. Well, here's the reason for that:

When you roast a squash, the flavor really intensifies and the squash gets all caramelly and even more delicious, if that's possible. And when you add this goodness to the creamy coconut sauce, it takes on a life of its own, resulting in a dish you will want to eat happily ever after.

It's not going to last that long, though. In fact, I am willing to bet it will be all gone in minutes. In my home, it did.

Here's the recipe.

Curried Acorn Squash Vaishali · Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes 5 from 4 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins Course Curry Cuisine Indian Servings 6 servings Calories 155 kcal Ingredients 1x 2x 3x 1 acorn squash, peeled and deseeded. Cut the flesh into 3/4-inch cubes

1 cup coconut milk or 1/2 cup grated coconut

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 dry red chillies

2 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp coconut oil

1 medium onion

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tbsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 tomatoes

Salt to taste

1 tbsp brown sugar or raw cane sugar

1/2 cup chopped coriander for garnish Instructions Toss the acorn squash cubes with some salt and pepper. Spray them with oil, toss to coat, and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 30-40 minutes or until the squash is tender. Set aside.

Add the coconut milk, cumin seeds, red chillies and ginger to a blender. Blend into a smooth paste. If using grated coconut, add some water to make the paste.

Heat the coconut oil, add the onions, and saute until the edges start to just brown.

Add the turmeric, cumin powder and coriander powder. Stir to coat the onion with the spices.

Add the coconut paste and cook, stirring frequently, until a lot of the moisture has evaporated. You need to do this to ensure all of the spices are cooked.

Add the acorn squash cubes and the tomatoes. Stir to mix. Add some water if the curry is too dry.

Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 5 minutes.

Add the sugar and mix well. Add the chopped coriander and serve hot with rice or rotis. Nutrition Calories: 155 kcal Protein: 2.2 g Fiber: 3.1 g Tried this recipe? Let us know ! Or post a photo on Instagram and tag @HolyCowVegan

Try my Butternut Squash Farinata, or my Butternut Squash Soup.