Butternut Squash

With soft, vibrant flesh and a sweet flavour this vegetable is a brilliant partner for spices. Packed with carbohydrates and vitamins, including vitamin C, it can be used to add substance and colour to curries and other baked dishes. Encased in a tough skin, it does not require refrigeration (ideal in the heat of India) and also travels very well, which is perhaps why it is so popular.