Goan Fugad

Goan Fugad

Goan Fugad

Veg Vegan

Goan-style stir-fried vegetables — typically French beans, cabbage, or raw banana — quickly cooked with mustard seeds, dried red chillies, and freshly grated coconut. A simple, everyday vegetable side dish eaten alongside rice and curry in Goan Hindu homes.

Cuisines

Goan

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

200 grams cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
2 tablespoons fresh coconut, grated
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped
— salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  5. 5 Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until soft.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the shredded cabbage and stir to combine.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
  9. 9 Add grated coconut and mix thoroughly.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a spicier version, add a chopped green chili along with the onions.