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Mixed vegetable is a famous Indian side dish in Indian families paired with roti or parathas and has its own uniqueness in terms of taste and aroma. But depending on which part of the country it has been made in, it differs in flavour. India is a diverse country with different regional cuisines and culture and just like that, each region has its own local ingredients appealing to different taste buds too. And it never hurts to try a unique variety of a popular dish, does it? This simple and wholesome dish of mixed veg too has its own speciality. You will be fascinated to know the peculiar differences about the dishes prepared in the different states.
Basically, mixed vegetables are a side dish or sabji made from choosing different vegetables of one's own choice. It is further tossed together in a pan, drizzled with some oil and some flavoursome Indian spices such as cardamom, turmeric, black pepper and asafoetida etc. The vegetables are altogether sauteed and it’s ready!
The utmost key difference between North Indian mixed vegetable and Goan mixed vegetable is that North Indian one is made using garam masala while on the other hand the Goan dishes consist of an exquisite blend of local Xacuti masala powder, a combination of various local spices, coconut and chillies etc.
As most of us know that North Indian dishes are made using tomato and onion gravy but Goan families use coconut in their dishes. Coconut grows in abundance in Goa which makes it evident and a popular ingredient in mostly all Goan delicacies.
With these differences in masala and curry,a dish all together tastes unique. Drooling already? It’s time to get ready to lick your fingers and devour this healthy dish with the taste of your own liking.
