Goan Vegetable Caldin Curry
Servings: 4 people
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If you thought Goanese food is all spicy, think again. Influenced by Portuguese cuisine, Vegetable Caldin or Caldinho is a mildly spiced vegetable curry infused with coconut milk.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1-2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- 2 cups diced vegetables (carrots, drumsticks, peas, mushrooms, beans)
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 200 ml thick coconut milk
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the curry leaves.
- Add the chopped onions with green chillies. Saute until the onions are translucent.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
- Next, add the tomatoes with salt and turmeric powder. Cook until they soften and oil starts appearing on the sides.
- Now add in carrots, drumsticks, and beans because they take longer to cook. Mix well and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add about a cup of water, cover with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are almost done.
- Add the peas and mushroom. Mix.
- Next, add the thick coconut milk with the cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well. Simmer on medium to low flame to avoid the coconut milk from curdling. Cook until vegetables are done.
- Finish with chopped green coriander leaves. Check the salt and add more if required.
- The Vegetable Caldin is ready to serve. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- You can use any vegetables of your choice.
- Make sure to cook the tomatoes well before adding the coconut milk or it might split.
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This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Zariya Healings.
ambica gulati
June 10, 2024 @ 12:23 pm
I love coconut milk curries. Just the other day, I was discussing with my sister why we should try more regional dishes. And now, I have this recipe. Gonna try for sure.
Madhu
June 11, 2024 @ 11:41 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out
Caroline
June 10, 2024 @ 11:55 pm
Being a catholic, I love Goan cuisine but its usually all meat, chicken or fish. Your vegetable Caldin curry does sound easy on the stomach and palette as well. Will definitely give it a try.
Madhu
June 11, 2024 @ 11:40 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Meetali
June 11, 2024 @ 3:33 pm
Your Goan Vegetable Caldin Curry recipe is a delightful culinary journey! The blend of spices and coconut milk captures the essence of Goan cuisine perfectly. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, making this dish accessible even for those new to cooking. I can’t wait to try this at home and bring a taste of Goa to my kitchen.
Madhu
June 11, 2024 @ 8:01 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out
Madhu
June 11, 2024 @ 8:21 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Ratna
June 11, 2024 @ 5:12 pm
For a vegetarian like me, I was under the wrong impression that Goan food is all about meats and seafood. Thank you for sharing this delectable veg dish. Will definitely try it out.
Madhu
June 11, 2024 @ 8:00 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Harjeet Kaur
June 11, 2024 @ 10:04 pm
What a delicious recipe, Madhuji. I am going to try it as soon as possible. I am slowly coming back to writing about food although I am struggling to make videos. I don’t know even the basic way of making a good food video. I wish I had some help.
Madhu
June 13, 2024 @ 10:45 am
Thank you so much, Harjeet. I am so glad you are back to writing about food. Looking forward to reading them. Your videos are pretty good. Keep practicing. 😊
Samata
June 13, 2024 @ 12:40 pm
If I am not too wrong Mam the coconut milk is the real beauty of this dish as that adds that unique flavour to this curry which makes it yummy and tasty. I will try it and I know I will love it, because I tasted Goan Prawn curry with coconut milk and it makes you feel heaven.
Janaki
June 13, 2024 @ 12:59 pm
I’ve never tried anything with coconut milk. Thanks for the recipe aunty,
Manali
June 13, 2024 @ 5:51 pm
The reason I enjoy Kerala and Goan food is because of the coconut inclusion in almost every dish. That’s what has enticed me to this dish too and will be trying it out for sure. Thank you for sharing Madhu ji
Priya Singh
June 13, 2024 @ 7:50 pm
Every time I come to your blog, I feel a pang of hunger.
Chandrika R Krishnan
June 13, 2024 @ 9:14 pm
This sound tempting. Saved it to make this. Thanks for sharing
Shifali
June 14, 2024 @ 8:33 am
This recipe appears to be so yummy. The blend of vegetables and coconut milk makes it more Nourishing. I never thought of cooking any recipe with coconut milk. Thanks for sharing this delicious and healthy recipe. Will definitely try it out..
Docdivatraveller
June 14, 2024 @ 12:23 pm
Thanks for sharing a vegetarian dish that’s so novel. I will definitely cook this for my pure veg family. PS I love everything Goan 😍
Kaveri Chhetri
June 14, 2024 @ 4:31 pm
I love everything coconutty and I m sure this curry is yummy as it looks so flavourful and tempting. Will try it this weekend and let you know how it turned out Madhu Ma’am.
Pamela Mukherjee
June 14, 2024 @ 6:08 pm
I loved Goan curries or any recipe. The pinch of coconut changes the flavour and taste, which I liked most. My favourite is Goan Vindalu, but I would love to try this too.
Ritu Bindra
June 14, 2024 @ 10:45 pm
This was delicious and so colorful. I could have it just as is. Love the fact that it is so versatile too.
Felicia
June 14, 2024 @ 11:42 pm
I think I have tried some similar dish during one of my recent Goa trips. Such curries are a staple in our regular home diet and I can’t wait to make this myself and try this out. Can I add Chicken to it?
Anjali Tripathi
June 15, 2024 @ 12:11 pm
I love Goan food because they use coconut in almost every dish. I’ve also started cooking vegetables with coconut milk because of this influence. Your dish sounds enticing, and I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing, Madhu ma’am.
Varsh
June 15, 2024 @ 6:50 pm
I prefer eating coconut milk dishes out since I’m worried that I might make some mistake. This recipe seems good and there’s little room for going wrong. Will surely try this. It’ll be perfect with hot rice.
Aditi Kapur
June 15, 2024 @ 10:38 pm
This is one easy recipe I can cook and serve my family a delicious Goan cuisine:)
Seriously, this coconut curry vegetable dish looks mouth watering 😋.
Invite me for a dinner, maybe? 😉
Jeannine
June 17, 2024 @ 3:58 pm
Another healthy and appetising dish that I’d surely be trying out! Being someone who loves coconut dishes, this would surely be a hit in my household. Appreciate you sharing this out.
Ishieta
June 17, 2024 @ 6:36 pm
I love coconut and anything with coconut in it. This is a new dish for me, an id like to try it. so adding this to my recipe list.
Noor Anand Chawla
August 21, 2024 @ 3:10 pm
I enjoy Goan food but had never heard of Caldin curry. Sounds delicious!
Madhu
September 16, 2024 @ 3:27 pm
Thank you so much Noor 😊