Jul 14 2026
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Goan Monkfish Curry Recipe

Inspired by Dishoom Kensington
Time50m
Serves4

Make Goan Monkfish Curry Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Curry Base

Fish

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Curry Base

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat Oil

    In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add Mustard Seeds

    Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them pop for a few seconds.

  4. 4

    Add Curry Leaves

    Add the curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Cook Onions

    Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

  6. 6

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Stir in the chopped garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add Tomatoes

    Mix in the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften.

  8. 8

    Add Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.

Cook the Fish

  1. 9

    Prepare Monkfish

    Cut the monkfish fillets into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 10

    Add Fish to Curry

    Add the monkfish pieces to the curry base and gently stir to coat them with the sauce.

  3. 11

    Simmer

    Cover the pan and let the curry simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.

Serve

  1. 12

    Garnish

    Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the curry before serving.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Serve the Goan monkfish curry hot with steamed rice or naan.

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