A hot and tangy fish curry from Goa. Just-cooked fish in a spicy coconut masala makes this xiti codi a great favourite.
A large amount of India is coastal and there is a large river system within the country. Consequently there is a great tradition of sea and freshwater fish dishes.
These are our favourite fish dishes, Most require really fresh produce and need to be cooked quickly with light touch,
Meen moli is a wonderful, simple fish dish, with chunks of fish cooked in a hot coconut milk masala.
Fried hot and spicy mackerel. This simple fried fish is the traditional bangda recheado from Goa.
Patrani ni machi is a Parsi specialty. It is white fish coated with coconut and coriander chutney, then steamed in banana leaves.
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.
Maachi tikka is simple fried marinated fish dish. Easy to make and can be prepared overnight and finished just before serving. It is a very Mumbai-style dish.