Description
A yellow, mild Goan curry simmering veg like cauliflower or okra (or seafood) in turmeric and coconut milk without using red chilies.
Restaurants serving Goan Caldin
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Cauliflower(or veg like okra)
- Coconut milk
- Onion
- Tomato
- Garlic
- Green chilies
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Blend coconut fine, cumin, coriander, garlic, and a little green chili into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil, briefly fry onions and tomatoes until translucent.
- Add bite-sized veg (cauliflower etc.), turmeric, spice paste, coconut milk; simmer gently on low until veg softens and sauce thickens to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin、Coriander、Turmeric、Black pepper
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
White fish or shrimp (arranged as Seafood Caldin)
Pairing
Basmati rice、Bread
Trivia
[Trend] 'Caldin / Caldinho' means 'soup' in Portuguese. Goan food is strongly associated with super-spicy, but Caldin is gentle enough for kids, an important dish balancing Goan dining tables.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour over rice to reset the mouth with mild sweetness as a 'tongue rest' after eating spicy Vindaloo or Balchao!
Allergen
None