Goan Curry ( Microwave Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
Goan cuisine embodies the coastal spirit. Luscious, lazy, pampering, loaded with coconuts and spices… one cannot help but nod off after a hearty meal! try goan culinary magic at home. Make a beginning with this simple goan curry. The coconut-based gravy imparts a delicious creamy flavour, making it a perfect accompaniment for hot, steamed rice. The paste is comprised of several aromatic spices, many of which are grown locally in the region, goa being well-known as a land of spices.
Goan Curry ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe - How to make Goan Curry ( Microwave Recipe )
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Makes 4 servings
For The Paste
3 tsp oil
2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 clove (laung / lavang)
2 peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 whole dry red chillies , broken into pieces
1 cup onion cubes
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
Other Ingredients
1/4 cup boiled green peas
2 cups potatoes , peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
salt to taste
For the paste
- For the paste
- Put the oil in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 seconds.
- Add the poppy seeds, cinnamon, clove, peppercorns, coriander seeds and red chillies, mix well and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the onions and garlic, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the coconut, mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once in between after 2½ minutes. Keep aside to cool.
- Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, using 6 tbsp of water and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the green peas and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Add the potatoes along with ½ cup of water, mix well and microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring once in between after 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, paste, green peas, tomato purée and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 196 cal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 11.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 147.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 41.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 10.9 mg |
| Potassium | 214.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |