Chillied Buttercup (or Kabocha) Hominy Stew

Chunky with hominy and sweet squash, this soft orange meal-in-a-bowl receives a crisp, aromatic finish of minced green pepper, cilantro, and toasted cumin seeds. “Pure mild ground chile”, a staple in the West, is sold in specialty shops elsewhere. Composed of no more than ground dried chillis, its heat depends upon the chilli type. If instead you use the spice blend called “chili powder”, reduce the added salt. The convenience of canned hominy makes this a quickie supper, but if you prepare