Goan Fish Curry

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time35 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time55 mins
 5 Kingfish/Pomfret/Mackerel steaks
 12 Kashmiri Chilli,Soaked
 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
 1 tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
 1 tsp Cumin seeds
 10 Black Peppercorns
 1 cup Grated Coconut
 Salt
 1 Onion,small
 3 Green Chilli
 1 inch Ginger
 6 Garlic cloves
 3.50 cups Water
 4 Kokum skin
 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
Fish Marination
1

Marinate the fish steaks with salt and Turmeric powder and set aside for 20 mins.

Making Goan Fish Curry Paste
2

In a blender, Combine grated coconut, Garlic, Ginger, Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Black peppercorns, Tamarind pulp, Turmeric powder, soaked Kashmiri red chilies to a smooth paste.
Add water as required for making the curry paste.

Making of the Curry
3

In a pan, add some oil and chopped onions. Saute it till it turns golden brown.

4

To this add the green chillies and curry paste. Combine everything well and cook the curry paste for 2 to 3 mins.

5

Clear the blender jar with excess curry paste with 3 cups of water and add it to the curry paste. Mix them all well and bring them to a boil.

6

Add salt and Kokum skin to the curry and cook for 2 mins.

7

Now add the marinated Fish into the curry and allow the fish to cook well.

8

Once the fish is cooked, Goan Fish curry is ready. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and see it with some hot steaming rice.

Ingredients

 5 Kingfish/Pomfret/Mackerel steaks
 12 Kashmiri Chilli,Soaked
 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
 1 tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
 1 tsp Cumin seeds
 10 Black Peppercorns
 1 cup Grated Coconut
 Salt
 1 Onion,small
 3 Green Chilli
 1 inch Ginger
 6 Garlic cloves
 3.50 cups Water
 4 Kokum skin
 3 tbsp Coconut Oil

Directions

Fish Marination
1

Marinate the fish steaks with salt and Turmeric powder and set aside for 20 mins.

Making Goan Fish Curry Paste
2

In a blender, Combine grated coconut, Garlic, Ginger, Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Black peppercorns, Tamarind pulp, Turmeric powder, soaked Kashmiri red chilies to a smooth paste.
Add water as required for making the curry paste.

Making of the Curry
3

In a pan, add some oil and chopped onions. Saute it till it turns golden brown.

4

To this add the green chillies and curry paste. Combine everything well and cook the curry paste for 2 to 3 mins.

5

Clear the blender jar with excess curry paste with 3 cups of water and add it to the curry paste. Mix them all well and bring them to a boil.

6

Add salt and Kokum skin to the curry and cook for 2 mins.

7

Now add the marinated Fish into the curry and allow the fish to cook well.

8

Once the fish is cooked, Goan Fish curry is ready. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and see it with some hot steaming rice.

Notes

Goan Fish Curry
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