…shmonger uses a very sharp cleaver to remove the scales and then slice the fish. The fish is always cut diagonally keeping in mind the arrangement of the fine, long bones. After every cut the fishmonger flips the fish before cutting it into the next beautiful diagonal slice. You need tremendous amount of patience to pick the tiny bones in this fish before you relish the flesh. People who love and enjoy this fish have an acquired taste and special…
…eaf, 5 peppercorns, 1 tsp. shahjeera 1 star anise) 10 slices fresh Surmai (King Fish) 3 med. Onions (sliced thinly) 4 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 3 tbsps. fresh Ginger paste 2 med. fresh Tomatoes ½ cup Curds (Yoghurt) 1 Star anise 1 tbsp. Red Chilli pwd. 1 tsp. Turmeric pwd. 3 tbps. Coriander pwd. 1 tbsp. Garam Masala pwd. 1 tbsp. fresh Mint paste 2 tbsp. fresh Coriander paste ½ tsp. Green Chilli paste ¼ tsp. Nutmeg & green cardamom pwd. (freshl…
…era) ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. Ingredients for the Green Fish Curry: 6-8 slices King Fish (Surmai) or fish as per choice 1large Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 1 cup thick Coconut Milk ½ cup thin Coconut Milk 2 tbsps. fresh Tamarind paste or ¼ cup fresh Tamarind extract or as per taste 2 tbsps. Vegetable Oil or Coconut Oil A pinch of Sugar Salt to taste Procedure : Wash the fish slices & apply some salt & a lit…
…or Goan boiled rice. Tips & Variations : You can use prawns, pomfret , king fish or any other fish of your choice to prepare this curry. Do not over cook the fish or it will disintegrate into the curry. You may use a combination of scraped coconut & coconut milk. If you do not like excess coconut then you may use half coconut. You can grind the masala paste; use warm water to extract juice & then make curry. You can use only tamarind p…
…umps. Gently slide in the pan fried pieces of fish & stir carefully taking care that the fish does not break. Adjust salt & pepper to taste. Adjust thickness of gravy. It should be of pouring consistency after the fish has absorbed some of the liquid. Lightly pan fry flaked onion/shallots & diced capsicum & add to the gravy & combine well. Make sure this has some crunch. Add some chopped spring onion greens & stir for…
…of the distinctive aromatic spices used in my hometown Goa. This Pan Fried King Fish is excellent not only as a starter but goes well on the side with Steamed Rice & Dal Fry. But we Goans love to have it with Rice & Fish Curry. Each time I make this with different fish & sea food. We just can’t have enough of it! This recipe is always a winner. One of my favourites from the bounties of the sea… Ingredients : ·  …
…one. Be assured you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 8 slices King Fish or any firm fish 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely diced) 2 tsp. Tomato paste/puree 4 tbsps. fresh Curds/Yoghurt (lightly whisked) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger-Garlic paste ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ¼ tsp. Jeera pwd. 2 tbsps. Coriander pwd. ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Water – as needed Pr…
…ue and is now become valuable! Mackerel has a strong, heady aroma while cooking. This fish holds the stuffing well and the flesh is firm after cooking and is not as delicate as the pomfret. Besides, we Goans love the flavor of mackerel. Curries, croquetas, pickles, etc. prepared with mackerel taste heavenly. Even though mackerel has fine bones; it is a very tasty fish. Have you tried my Goan Mackerel Croquetas? Try them sometime as they are very t…
…ry which can be prepared within minutes.. 🙂 Ingredients : 6 slices Surmai (King Fish) 7 dry Kashmiri Chillies (deseeded & soaked in warm water) 2 medium Onions (chopped finely) 1 fresh Green Chilli (slit) ½ fresh Coconut (grated) 4 tbsps. Coriander pwd. 1 tsp. Cumin seeds 1 tsp. Turmeric pwd 6 cloves fresh Garlic 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 1 med. tomato (chopped) 2 tbsps. fresh Tamarind pulp ½ cup Coconut Milk 1 tsp. fresh Garlic paste 1ts…
…spicy gravies then this is it! Ambot Tik is a lip smacking & finger licking fish sauce which will not only tickle your taste buds but will be asking for more! We love this dish is an understatement. It is delicious & tastes awesome with plain steamed rice or Goan boiled rice or even better with Goan pav or any crusty bread or for that matter it is excellent with Indian broon (crusty from the outside & soft in the inside). You must give…