This yummy lip smacking Goan delicacy is just irresistible. I have made use of pomfret fish but you may substitute it with king fish too. It is a very simple and an easy recipe that is bursting with flavors. It is both spicy and tangy and goes well with hot steamed rice. Enjoy it for a weekend menu with your loves ones. So do give it a try and I bet you will like it. Check the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.
- 1 medium size whole pomfret fish, cleaned, washed & drained
- pinch of salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and 1 tsp. lime juice to marinate
- 3/4 cup fresh grated coconut
- 4-5 Kashmiri red chilies, soaked for 30 minutes
- 1 small onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 1" ginger
- 1-2 green chilies
- 1/4 tsp. whole peppercorns
- 1 tsp. tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 & 1/2 - 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped to garnish
Marinate the fish with a pinch of salt, turmeric powder. red chili powder and lime juice for 5-10 minutes.
Grind together all the remaining ingredients into a fine paste and keep aside.
Heat a pan and pour the paste along with the water and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Add the marinated fish and simmer further for 7-8 minutes. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with hot steamed rice.
Marinate fish with a pinch of salt, turmeric powder. red chili powder
and lime juice for 5-10 minutes.
Grind all the remaining ingredients into a fine paste & keep aside.
Heat a pan & pour the paste along with the water & simmer for 8-10 min.
Add the marinated fish and simmer further for 7-8 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with hot steamed rice.
