{"id":"recipe_3d31664c1f","slug":"goan-fish-curry","title":"Goan Fish Curry","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and creamy coconut-based seafood curry from the coastal shores of Goa, India, featuring fresh fish simmered in a complex spice paste.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g firm white fish (Kingfish or Sea Bass), cleaned and sliced","name":"White Fish","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"sliced","notes":"firm white variety like Kingfish or Sea Bass","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup freshly grated coconut","name":"Coconut","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"grated","notes":"fresh or frozen","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"5-6 dried Kashmiri red chilies","name":"Kashmiri red chilies","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"adjust based on spice preference","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 inch ginger, peeled","name":"Ginger","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.35,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp coriander seeds","name":"Coriander Seeds","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 small ball of tamarind, soaked in 1/4 cup warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"paste","notes":"seeds removed","group":"Curry Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp coconut oil","name":"Coconut","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Sauté","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 large onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"red onion preferred","group":"Sauté","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"2 green chilies, slit lengthwise","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slit","notes":"","group":"Sauté","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1/2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-14","original":"1 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for curry base","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a blender, combine the grated coconut, dried red chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, garlic, ginger, and the soaked tamarind (with its water). Grind into a very smooth, thick paste, adding a little extra water if necessary.","group":"Paste Preparation","title":"Combine the grated coconut, dried red chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Paste Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Clean the fish pieces and rub them with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.","group":"Fish Prep","title":"Clean the fish pieces and rub them","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Fish Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat coconut oil in a deep pan or clay pot. Add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become soft and translucent.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Heat coconut oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the ground coconut spice paste to the pan. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell of the spices disappears.","group":"Curry Base","title":"Add the ground coconut spice paste","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Curry Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour in 1 cup of water to adjust the gravy consistency. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour in 1 cup of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Carefully slide the fish pieces into the bubbling curry. Season with more salt if needed. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.","group":"Cooking Fish","title":"Carefully slide the fish pieces","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Fish"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Serve hot Goan fish curry with steamed white rice or poi (Goan bread).","group":"Serving","title":"Serve hot Goan fish curry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Use Kingfish, Pomfret, or Sea Bass for the best results. The tamarind provides the essential Goan tanginess, so do not skip it.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Goan"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Blender","Deep pan or Clay pot (Manchatti)"],"diet":["pescatarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The spice paste can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Seafood curries are best consumed within 24 hours.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop to avoid breaking the fish pieces."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3d31664c1f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c268e546-ac59-4a9d-8e6c-e6ec1a730325","imageAlt":"Goan Fish Curry — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fish","curry","goan","coconut","spicy","indian cuisine","seafood","pescatarian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Goan Fish Curry","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:20:24.074Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:20:24.074Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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