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Goan Fish Curry

Goan Fish Curry is a flavorful and tangy seafood dish from the coastal state of Goa, India. Made with fresh fish simmered in a rich coconut-based gravy infused with red chilies, tamarind, garlic, and aromatic spices, it captures the essence of coastal Goan flavors. Typically served with steamed rice, this curry is a perfect blend of heat, sourness, and creaminess, offering a delicious and authentic tropical taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Goan Cuisine, Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh Coconut (नारियल) – 1 no 
  • Pomfret Fish, large (मछली) – 2 nos
  • Salt (नमक) – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
  • Dry Kashmiri Chilli (कश्मीरी सूखी मिर्च) – 15 nos
  • Coriander seeds (धनिया) – 2 tbsp
  • Peppercorns (काली मिर्च) – 2 tsp
  • Clove (लौंग) – 3 nos
  • Cinnamon, ½” piece (दालचीनी) – 1 no
  • Cumin (जीरा) – 1 tbsp
  • Ginger, roughly cut (अदरक) – 2 tbsp
  • Garlic cloves (लहसुन) – 12 nos
  • Onion, small (प्याज़) – 1 no
  • Water (पानी) – 1 cup (approx.)
  • Water (पानी) – ½ cup (approx.)
  • Salt (नमक) – to taste
  • Onion sliced (प्याज़) – ¼ cup 
  • Green chilli (हरी मिर्च) – 2 nos
  • Kokum (कोकम) – 5 nos
  • Tamarind water (इमली पानी) – 3-5 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • First of all, we have to open a coconut. Coconut has 3 natural lines on it, with a rolling pin or a hammer, firmly hit those three lines again and again and the coconut will be cut into 2 equal halves.
  • Now heat the coconut on top of a stove for 30-40 seconds and then insert a small knife in between the shell and the coconut meat and try to remove it from the shell. It is so easy.
    Now, cut the fish into half inch slices. Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric and keep it aside.
  • Remove the brown part of the coconut using a peeler. Cut the coconut into small dices to grind it easily. In a mixer grinder jar, add the coconut, dried red chillies, whole coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, garlic and one small onion.
    Dry grind it on slow speed, then start adding a small amount of water and grind it into a smooth paste.
  • Now in a pan, cook the coconut paste on low flame. Stir it continuously and then cover it with a lid for 5 minutes. Add a little water, salt, sliced onions, slit green chillies, kokum and tamarind water.
    Now add the fish into the gravy and rotate the pan to stir it. Cook it for 5 minutes and the fish curry is ready. Serve it hot with some rice and enjoy!
Keyword Goan Fish Curry
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