How to Make Goan Fish Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Goan cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, and one dish that truly showcases the complex and vibrant flavors of this region is the Goan Fish Curry. This traditional Goan dish is a delightful blend of spices, coconut milk, and tender fish that come together to create a curry that is both comforting and bursting with flavor.

What sets Goan Fish Curry apart from other fish curries is its unique blend of spices, including red chilies, turmeric, and cumin, which give the curry...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound white fish, cut into thin slices (such as pomfret)
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup grated coconut
  • 5 red Kashmiri chiles
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 ½ tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 4 whole peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 pieces kokum (fruit from the mangosteen family)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season fish pieces with salt.
  • Grind coconut, red chiles, garlic, coriander, and peppercorns together with a morter and pestle until a fine paste forms.
  • Combine paste and turmeric powder in a pot and bring to a boil; add fish. Lower temperature to medium and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Add kokum and mix well.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 78mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 211mg