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Goan Fish Curry with Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables

⏱️ 18m Prep🔥 30m Cook
Primary Dish

Goan Fish Curry

Ingredients

  • 250g firm white fish fillets (like basa or tilapia), cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-2 green chilies, slit
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Cooking Steps

1

Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

3

Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

4

Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds.

5

Pour in coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.

6

Add fish chunks, green chilies, and salt. Gently stir.

7

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

8

Stir in lime juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

The Perfect Pairing

Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 tsp bell pepper (any color), sliced
  • 1/4 cup snap peas
  • 1 tsp clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Steps

1

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

2

Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.

3

Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.

4

Add snap peas and soy sauce. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

5

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.