black pot

This one’s for Edye.  It’s been ages since I’ve offered a recipe, and the fabulous black pot she gave me has been waiting for autumn to turn.

  • 1 black pot, eager and waiting
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded & chopped
  • a scattering of coriander seeds & cardamom pods
  • 1/2 inch of water
  • a few spoonfuls of brown sugar
  • a bit of butter
  • two dried birdseye chiles

lid on.  Into a medium oven.  Check and stir once in a while.  When the squash is mostly cooked, uncover and turn up the oven to get the liquid to evaporate.

Now, what could I serve with this sweet-hot-sticky wonder if I had a dinner guest?  (something dark green; but what?  and what provides substance?)