Kane Curry

Kane Curry

Kane Curry

A traditional fish curry made with ladyfish, coconut, and a blend of aromatic spices, reflecting the coastal flavors.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams Kane fish (Lady Fish)
1 cup grated coconut
5-6 pieces dried red chilies
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 small tamarind ball
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons coconut oil
salt to taste
1 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean the Kane fish, remove scales and guts, and wash thoroughly.
  2. 2 Grind the grated coconut, dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and tamarind into a smooth paste using a little water.
  3. 3 Slice the onion finely.
  4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté the onions until they turn translucent.
  5. 5 Add the ground coconut paste to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  6. 6 Add water to the pan to achieve a curry consistency and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7 Add salt to taste and gently place the cleaned fish into the curry.
  8. 8 Simmer the curry on low heat until the fish is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  9. 9 Turn off the heat and let the curry rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated coconut and adjust the number of chilies to your spice preference.