Goan Coastal Fish Curry Recipe
Goan Coastal Fish Curry is an authentic West India Seafood celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 10 metric-measured ingredients (including Fresh Basa / Kingfish Fillets, Fresh Grated Coconut, Kokum Petals / Tamarind, Coconut Oil, Kashmiri Dry Red Chilies), this recipe takes approximately 20 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.
Ingredients for Goan Coastal Fish Curry
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Marinate clean fish fillets (Basa or Kingfish/Surmai) with turmeric, chili powder, and salt for 15 minutes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips
Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Goan Coastal Fish Curry at home
Bloom Spices in Warm Fat
Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.
Balance Acid, Fat & Heat
If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.
Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)
Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.
🥗Nutritional Breakdown
Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.
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Ingredients
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Fresh Basa / Kingfish Fillets
600 g
Fresh Grated Coconut
1.5 cups
Kokum Petals / Tamarind
5 -6 pieces
Coconut Oil
3 tbsp
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilies
6 pieces
Coriander Seeds & Cumin
1 tbsp + 1 tsp
Garlic & Ginger
1.5 tbsp
Turmeric Powder
1 tsp
Green Chilies
3 slit
Salt
1 tsp