Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 onion
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 green chili
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Masala
- 100 g fresh coconut – grated
- 4 kashmiri dry red chilies
- 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 onion – sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tamarind – lemon size
This Goan vegetable curry is an exemplary example of Goan cuisine. Goan cuisine is marked by intense flavors that are a result of using the spices native to the tropical region. The only thing this dish is missing is seafood. Many people believe Goan cuisine is incomplete without some sort of seafood since it is so prevalent in Goan cuisine. But even without a seafood option, this dish has the unmistakable tastes of Goa in it thanks to the heavy use of spices.
Health Benefits
Mixed vegetable dishes like this Goan vegetable curry always have a relatively high health profile due to the vegetables used. One of the vegetables used in this curry is cauliflower. This is a good thing because cauliflower has a lot of health benefits. Eating cauliflower can help reduce your risk of obtaining cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. It can also increase your rate of iron absorption, and improve your ability to lose weight.
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How to make Goan Vegetable Curry
Trivia Goa was colonized by the Portuguese for over 450 years. |
