Goan Curry ( Microwave Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

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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.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 22 mins Total Time: 37 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

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

Method

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

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.

Accompaniments

Chapati, Healthy Chapati for Weight Loss
Cooked Long Grained Rice
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Nutrient values per serving

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