Goan Fish Fry recipe

Goan Fish Fry recipe — crispy outside, juicy inside, bursting with coastal spice and tang 🌴🐟

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🐟 Goa Fish Fry Recipe

Serves: 3–4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Marination Time: 30–60 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

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🧂 Ingredients

500g fish (mackerel, pomfret, or kingfish)

50g red chili paste (Kashmiri chili preferred for color)

2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

3 tbsp tamarind pulp

2 tbsp vinegar

Few curry leaves

Salt to taste

Oil for shallow frying

(Optional: 1 tbsp rice flour or semolina for extra crispiness)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Clean & Prep Fish:

Wash the fish thoroughly. Make diagonal slits on both sides for even marination.

2. Make the Marinade:

In a bowl, mix red chili paste, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, turmeric, tamarind pulp, vinegar, and salt.

Adjust spice level and tanginess to taste.

3. Marinate the Fish:

Rub the marinade generously into the slits and coat all over.

Rest for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).

4. Coat for Crispiness (Optional):

Just before frying, lightly dust each piece with rice flour or semolina (rava) for a golden crust.

5. Fry the Fish:

Heat oil in a flat pan over medium flame.

Add curry leaves for aroma.

Shallow fry the fish on both sides until crisp and reddish-brown — about 4–5 minutes per side.

6. Serve Hot:

Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh curry leaves.

Pair with Goan rice, salad, or pav (bread rolls).

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💚 Health Benefits

Rich in Omega-3: Promotes heart and brain health

Protein-Packed: Supports muscle and cell repair

Anti-inflammatory spices: Cumin and turmeric aid digestion

Tamarind & Vinegar: Natural detoxifiers and flavor enhancers