Goan Mackerel Curry (Bangdyache Hooman)
Description:
This authentic Goan recipe is a perfect blend of flavors, and it’s simple enough for anyone, even a bachelor, to cook! Mackerels are packed with essential nutrients like vitamin D, protein, vitamin B, and omega-3 fatty acids. Not only do they provide numerous health benefits, but they also taste delicious when cooked in this traditional Goan curry.
Cuisine: Goan Recipes
Course: Lunch
Diet: High Protein, Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 Mackerel fish, cut into 3 to 4 pieces
- 6 tablespoons Fresh coconut, grated
- 4 Kashmiri dry red chillies
- 20 grams Tamarind
- 2 Green chillies
- 1/2 inch Ginger
- 2 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind)
- 10 Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Oil, as required
- For marinating:
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt, as required
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Start by cleaning the mackerel fish. Cut off the heads and slice the body into 2 or 3 pieces. Discard the head and wash the pieces thoroughly after 10 minutes.
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In a bowl, marinate the mackerel with the red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Set aside in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
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While the mackerels are marinating, grind the grated coconut, Kashmiri dry red chilies, and tamarind with about 1/2 cup of water to make a smooth, thin gravy.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or kadai. Once hot, add the chopped ginger and slit green chilies, and fry them until they become aromatic.
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Add the prepared ground gravy and marinated mackerel pieces into the kadai. Lightly crush the Sichuan peppercorns and stir them into the curry along with the kokum petals.
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Cook the curry until the mackerels are tender and the gravy starts to bubble. Once cooked, turn off the heat.
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Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve this Goan Mackerel Curry with steamed rice, fried fish, and a refreshing kokum kadi to complete a traditional Goan fish thali experience.
Enjoy your delightful Goan lunch!
