Easy Goan Fish Curry Recipe | Coconut-Based Indian Seafood Curry for Beginners (USA Friendly)

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🐟 Goan Fish Curry Recipe | Coconut-Based Indian Fish Curry for Beginners in the USA

🌴 Why You’ll Love This Curry

Goan Fish Curry is a flavorful, coconut-based seafood dish from the western coast of India. It’s spicy, tangy, creamy—and super comforting. With this easy stovetop recipe, you don’t need a ton of experience, fancy spices, or even a blender. Just a few pantry staples and 30 minutes!

🇺🇸❤️ A Taste of the Coast, A Feeling of Home

You know those meals that transport you?
The ones that remind you of ocean breeze, sizzling spices, and Sunday afternoons filled with stories?

For me, that’s Goan Fish Curry.

I grew up watching my mom simmer coconut milk with turmeric, gently lowering pieces of fish into a bubbling golden curry. The whole house would smell like home—cozy, comforting, alive.

Now I live in a world far away from that small coastal kitchen. But every time I make this curry here in my American kitchen, I feel connected again—not just to a recipe, but to my roots, to my people, and to myself.

This blog isn’t just about cooking. It’s about sharing a piece of where I come from with where I am now.
And maybe, helping you do the same.

If you’ve ever missed something deeply familiar…
Or if you’re curious to explore beyond the usual weeknight dinner…
This Goan Fish Curry is a warm place to start.

Simple ingredients. Bold flavor.
And a quiet moment of home—wherever you are.

Come for the recipe, stay for the feeling. 🍛🌊

 

🛒 Ingredients

For the Curry:

• 1 lb white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or halibut – boneless)
• 1 tbsp oil (coconut oil or any neutral oil)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 green chilies, slit (optional)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp paprika or mild chili powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water or light stock
• 1 tsp tamarind paste or juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Fish

• Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut them into 2-inch pieces and lightly season with salt and turmeric. Set aside.

Step 2: Build the Curry Base

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
4. Add green chilies and all dry spices: turmeric, chili powder, coriander, cumin, pepper. Stir well.

Step 3: Simmer the Curry

1. Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Add tamarind paste or lime juice for that signature tangy Goan flavor.
3. Let the curry simmer for 5-7 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 4: Add the Fish

1. Carefully place the fish pieces into the curry.
2. Cover and let simmer for 7–10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
3. Do not over-stir to avoid breaking the fish.

🍽️ How to Serve

Serve your Goan Fish Curry with:

• Steamed basmati rice or jeera rice
• A wedge of lime
• Light side salad or pickled onions

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✅ Tips for American Kitchens

• Canned coconut milk is totally fine—choose full-fat for a richer flavor.
• No tamarind? Lime juice works just as well.
• Works great with frozen fish fillets too—just thaw and pat dry before cooking.