Goan Fish Curry

Serves 6

Ingredients : 

• Pomfret cut into pieces - 1kg
• Grated Coconut - 1no
• Turmeric powder - ¹/₂tsp
• Kashmiri Chillies - 12nos
• Coriander seeds - 1tbs
• Vinegar - to make paste
• Ginger - 1"piece
• Cumin seeds - 1tbs
• Groundnut oil - 1tbs
• Sliced Onions (medium) - 2nos
• Split Green chillies - 4nos
• Thick Tamarind extract - 2tbs or Raw mango - 3slices
• Salt - to taste

Method of Preparation :

Grind the coconut, turmeric, kashmiri chillies and coriander seeds with little vinegar. When the paste is almost ready, add the ginger and cumin seeds and grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan and saute onions till soft (not brown). Add green chillies, ground masala and the tamarind extract or mango slice. Stir over medium heat. Add 3 cups of water and cook till the gravy thickens a little. Add the fish pieces and salt. Cook till the gravy reaches the desired consistency and the fish is done.