Goan Recipes

Goan Fish Curry is a tangy, coconut-based curry that defines Goa's coastal cuisine, built on a spice-and-coconut paste balanced with tamarind's sourness. Traditionally cooked with the day's fresh catch, it's typically served alongside steamed rice.

Goan Fish Curry at a Glance CuisineGoan CountryIndia MealDinner CourseMain / Curry Food TypeNon-Vegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking25 minutes Total timeAbout 40 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving2 fish pieces with gravy Goan Fish Curry Ingredients 500g fish (pomfret or kingfish), cleaned and cut; 1 cup grated coconut; 4-5 dried red Kashmiri chillies; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 4-5 black peppercorns; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; a small piece of tamarind, soaked; salt to taste; coconut oil for cooking. How to Make Goan Fish Curry Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns and dried red chillies briefly until fragrant. Bl…