Goan Fish Curry

This is a recipe from HM journal and its one of the best fish curries I have ever had. So, its completely my pleasure to share this sumptuous recipe with you fine people!


Ingredients:

Do not panic looking at the huge list of ingredients. These are all basic ingredients, usually present in every kitchen. Just go through the list and thats it!

1. Pomfret/ King Mackerel- 5 pieces
2. 1 Onion sliced
3. Ginger- 2 inch
4. Garlic- 8-10 pods
5. Ginger-garlic paste- 2 tbsp
6. Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
7. Cumin seeds- 1 tbsp
8. Red chilies- 4-5
9. Turmeric powder- 2 tsp
10. Fresh coconut milk- 1.5 cups
11. 1 Tomato chopped
12. Curry leaves
13. Tamarind pulp- 1 tbsp
14. Salt & turmeric for marination
15. Kokam- 2 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Marinate fish with ginger-garlic paste, salt and turmeric.
2. Grind together coriander seeds, cumin seeds and red chilies together. Add tamarind pulp and tomatoes to this and form a smooth paste.
3. Heat oil in a fry pan and saute onions. Add chopped garic, ginger and curry leaves.
4. Add the freshly ground masala to this and again saute. 
5. Add water to this mixture and simmer for few minutes.
6. Add the fish and let it cook properly. This will take anything between 10 to 15 min.
7. Add Kokam and coconut milk followed by salt; mix well. 
8. Serve hot with steam rice.