fish tikka
This fish tikka, or Maachi tikka, is simple fried marinated fish dish. Easy to make and can be prepared overnight then finished just before serving. It is a very Mumbai-style dish.
fish
Many people love a good fish curry and there are several candidates in this section.
Fish can take a lot of spice and chilli provided is cooked properly. You do not want to overpower the fish, but you do need to get the masala sufficiently spiced. Most of these recipes depend on getting the masala right, and then gently poaching the fish in the masala.
Fish curries can be delightfully simple. Our favourite is the keralan fish curry.
Goan fish curry
Goan fish curry is hot and tangy. Just-cooked fish in a spicy coconut masala makes this xiti codi a great favourite.
Goan fried fish
Fried hot and spicy mackerel. This simple Goan fried fish is the traditional bangda recheado.
kedgeree
Kedgeree is another Raj specialty, appropriated and modified from traditional Indian fare. It is considered a breakfast dish. Buttery rice, with fish and eggs, and a hit of chilli. Great way to start the day.
Keralan fish curry
Meen moli is a wonderful Keralan fish curry. It is cooked quickly with chunks of fish in a hot coconut milk masala.
Madras fish curry
This Madras fish curry is a family dish from Chennai. Meen kuzhambu gets its flavour from the shallots and tomatoes and features the taste of the just-cooked fish to perfection.
steamed fish with coconut and coriander
Steamed fish, or Patrani ni machi, is a Parsi specialty. It is white fish coated with coconut and coriander chutney, then steamed in banana leaves.