Asparagus yellow curry recipe

Name: Asparagus yellow curry recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 350 g butternut squash (prepared weight), peeled, deseeded and cut into 1.5cm chunks; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tsp. garam masala; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 tsp. sweet smoked paprika; 1 tsp. black/brown mustard seeds; 400 mL tin light coconut milk; 400 g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 350 g asparagus, ends trimmed, roughly chopped; Small handful coriander leaves, roughly torn

This earthy vegan curry is super easy to pull together and also very adaptable.

By Grace EvansPublished: 21 May 2025

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Catering for vegans doesn't have to be hard with this super speedy, full of flavour curry.

Butternut squash, asparagus and chickpeas simmer away in a highly-spiced, coconut base to create a rich and nutritious midweek meal.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

237

Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
350 g
butternut squash (prepared weight), peeled, deseeded and cut into 1.5cm chunks
1
onion, finely chopped
2
garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp.
garam masala
1 tsp.
ground turmeric
1 tsp.
sweet smoked paprika
1 tsp.
black/brown mustard seeds
400 ml
tin light coconut milk
400 g
tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
350 g
asparagus, ends trimmed, roughly chopped
Small handful coriander leaves, roughly torn

Directions

1. Step 1Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the butternut squash, onion and some salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 10-12min, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelise. Add the garlic, ground spices and mustard seeds; fry for 1min.
2. Step 2Add the coconut milk, chickpeas and 250ml just-boiled water. Simmer for 15min until the butternut is tender, adding the asparagus for the final 3min.
3. Step 3Sprinkle over the coriander and serve with parathas, roti or rice, if you like.

Play with the veg or alternate the pulses to whatever you have in your fridge or storecupboard.

We have lots of lovely curry recipes to try, so if you're a fan of this one, why not get your teeth stuck into something different.