# Goan Fish Curry

This Goan fish curry recipe uses a blend of spices, garlic, ginger, onion, tomato, and coconut to create a rich and aromatic sauce, replicating the flavors of good Indian restaurants.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2.5 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp fenugreek powder
- 0.375 tsp ground cloves
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp tamarind puree
- 0.5 red onion, chopped
- 6 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp black mustard seeds
- 0.5 red onion, cut in half again (like a quartered orange) and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.67 cup canned tomato pulp/polp (Mutti), OR tomato passata or crushed tomato
- 0.67 cup water
- 400 ml coconut milk, full fat
- 1.25 tsp salt, cooking/kosher (or 3/4 tsp fine table salt)
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 0.25 tsp chilli powder (pure chilli, not US Chili Powder which is a mix)
- 2 long green chillies, cut into half lengthwise and deseeded, optional
- 1 tomato, cut into 8 wedges then into 2.5cm / 1" chunks
- 600 g firm-fleshed white fish, cut into 3cm / 1.25" cubes
- 0.25 cup fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
- 1 Finely sliced green chillies, optional
- 1 Basmati rice

## Instructions

1. Make the curry paste by blending all paste ingredients in a tall jug until pureed.
2. Heat oil in a pot, add mustard seeds and let them sizzle.
3. Add sliced red onion and cook until golden.
4. Add curry paste and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste and tomato pulp, cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt and chilli powder (if using). Bring to a simmer.
7. Simmer for 2 minutes, then add tomato and green chillies.
8. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
9. Add fish and cook until it flakes.
10. Remove from heat, garnish with coriander and chillies (optional). Serve with basmati rice

## Equipment

- large pot
- blender stick
- tall jug or milkshake container

## Tips

- Use a blender stick in a tall container to make the curry paste.
- To reduce spiciness, leave out the chilli powder or substitute Kashmiri chilli with smoked paprika.
- Firm, white fish works best. Avoid oily or delicate fish.
- Serve with basmati rice and optional sides like cucumber salad or naan bread

## Source

- Original video: https://www.recipetineats.com/goan-fish-curry-indian/#jump-watch
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/527a86e1-976e-4cae-8844-2e4360b4b5fe
- Extracted: 2025-03-15

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