🍗 Non-Vegetarian Goa Dinner

Goan Chonak Fish Curry Reef Fish Coconut Tamarind Everyday

Reef fish cooked in the basic Goan coconut and tamarind curry — the everyday fish curry using the varied catch of small Goan reef fish.

Prep15 min
🍳Cook20 min
🕐Total35 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
Goan Chonak Fish Curry Reef Fish Coconut Tamarind Everyday
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Method

  1. 1

    Extract tamarind juice from soaked tamarind.

  2. 2

    Blend grated coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, turmeric and garlic with 1/2 cup water into a very smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot. Add finely sliced onion.

  4. 4

    Cook on medium 5 minutes until softened.

  5. 5

    Add the coconut paste and tamarind juice.

  6. 6

    Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  7. 7

    Add fish. Settle gently into the curry — do not stir, just shake the pot.

  8. 8

    Simmer on medium for 8 minutes until fish is cooked through.

  9. 9

    Season with salt.

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