Indian Winter Squash Gratin

• 2 lbs winter squash
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 12 teaspoon cardamom
• 14 teaspoon saffron, soaked in 1 tbs. warm water for 30 minutes
• 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
• 12 cup whole almond, coarsely chopped
• salt

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Cut squash in half, scoop out and discard seeds.
3. Place cut side down in a baking dish with 1/4 inch water.
4. Cover and bake about 1 hour.
5. When finished, let cool slightly, scoop out flesh and cut into 3/4" cubes.
6. Toss in large bowl with all ingredients except almonds, spread in 6 quart baking dish and sprinkle with almonds.
7. Bake 30 minutes, until bubbly and thick.
8. If almonds are getting too dark, lower heat to 325 and bake longer.

winter, sugar, cardamom, saffron, coconut milk, whole almond, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/indian-winter-squash-gratin-273958 (may not work)