GOAN FISH CURRY 

Goan Fish Curry is the most popular curry in Goa. It uses a traditional Goan curry paste which makes it so delectable. A hearty use of coconut, chillies and kokum brings in the much-loved coastal flavour. 

Preparation time: 30 minutes (Serves 2)

For Fish Curry

Ingredients:

•       300 gms pomfret/sea fish

•       6-7 Kashmiri red chillies dry

•       1 small stick of cinnamon

•       1 inch piece of fresh ginger

•       Pinch of turmeric

•       2 tsp coriander seeds

•       1 cup fresh coconut

•       1 tsp mustard seeds

•       1 tsp cumin seeds

•       4-5 kokum petals

•       3 cloves of garlic

Salt as required 

Preparation:

•       Dry roast the coriander, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, red chillies and coconut

•       Wet grind it with turmeric, ginger and garlic and reserve this paste

•       Heat oil in a pan/kadhai

•       Temper with onions and green chillies

•       Add the coconut paste, water and kokum

•       Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes

•       Add fish, coconut milk, tomatoes and curry leaves (optional)

•       Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on a slow flame

•       Serve hot with rice 

For Tempering

Ingredients:

•       1 tbsp vegetable oil

•       2 green chillies

•       1 onion chopped

•       1 tomato diced in quarters

•       3 tsp tamarind pulp

•       1 cup coconut milk

•       10 curry leaves