• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Raksha's Kitchen

  • Home
  • Goan Recipes
  • Recipes Index
  • Work With Me
    • Product Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
  • Contact Me
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

Home » Fish Recipe » Black Pomfret » Goan Black Pomfret Curry | Halwa Fish Curry

Goan Black Pomfret Curry | Halwa Fish Curry

2020-11-24 by Raksha Kamat Leave a Comment

Sharing is caring!

27shares

Black pomfret curry or halwa fish curry is a type of Goan fish curry made with black pomfret or halwa fish. This is also known as kali paplet hooman. This paplet fish curry is a coconut-based curry and is mildly spiced. This Goan black pomfret curry is made with minimal oil and is very good for people who are on special diet. So, if you cannot eat black pomfret fry, you can make this delicious curry and eat it with rice or with bread.

Black pomfret hooman

Black pomfret is also known as halwa fish or kali paplet. In Goa, fish curry is known as hooman and hence the name kali paplet hooman. Boiled fish in curry is very good for heart and addition of coconut to this curry makes it healthier. Try other fish curry recipes  like

  • Goan prawns curry
  • Goan mackerel curry
  • Goan sardine curry
  • Goan anchovies curry
  • Goan pearl spot curry.

Ingredients to make black pomfret curry Indian:

  • Fish: Black pomfret or kali pamphlet is use din making this delicious Goan fish curry. Use fresh fish to make this recipe.
  • Coconut: Freshly grated coconut is used in making this curry with black pomfret.
  • Spices: Dry red chilies, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, turmeric powder and tamarind are the spices used in making the halwa fish curry.
  • Onion: Finely chopped red onion is used in making this delicious fish curry with halwa fish.
  • For marination: Turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt are added to marinate the fish before making the fish curry.

Recipe of black pomfret fish curry:

1) Marinate the fish: 

  • Cut the black pomfret into pieces by removing the head, fins and tail. Cut the fish into pieces.
  • Apply turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to the fish and leave it aside for a minimum of 30 minutes.

2) Make the gravy:

  • Grind grated coconut, turmeric powder, tamarind, peppercorns, coriander seeds and red chilies by adding ½ to 3/4th cup water.
  • In a kadai or saucepan, add oil and fry the onions till it turns brownish.
  • Pour the gravy and stir. Add water 1/2 cup.
  • Add the fish and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes.
Black pomfret hooman
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
0 from 0 votes

Goan Black Pomfret Curry | Halwa Fish Curry

Black pomfret curry or halwa fish curry is a type of Goan fish curry made with black pomfret or halwa fish. This is also known as kali paplet hooman. This paplet fish curry is a coconut-based curry and is mildly spiced. This Goan black pomfret curry is made with minimal oil and is very good for people who are on special diet. So, if you cannot eat black pomfret fry, you can make this delicious curry and eat it with rice or with bread.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Goan, Indian
Servings: 4 People
Author: Raksha Kamat

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pieces black pomfret
  • 1/2 cup coconut grated
  • 1 marble sized ball tamarind
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4-5 dry red chilies / byadgi chilies / shepda
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oil

For marination:

  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Marinate the fish:

  • Cut the black pomfret into pieces by removing the head, fins and tail. Cut the fish into pieces.
  • Apply turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to the fish and leave it aside for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Make the gravy:

  • Grind grated coconut, turmeric powder, tamarind, peppercorns, coriander seeds and red chilies by adding ½ to 3/4th cup water.
  • In a kadai or saucepan, add oil and fry the onions till it turns brownish.
  • Pour the gravy and stir. Add water 1/2 cup.
  • Add the fish and cook on medium flame for 15 minutes.

Notes

The gravy should neither be too thick nor too thin.
Share on Facebook Pin Recipe Share by Text
Liked this recipe? Please give us a 5 star rating and share the recipe link with a picture on Facebook, Twitter , Pinterest and InstagramMention @rakshaskitchen and tag #rakshaskitchen!
Check out my video recipes on YouTube!Click here -> @rakshaskitchen!

Pin this image on Pinterest.

Black pomfret curry

Note: This recipe was published on 22-Dec 2015 and is republished.

You might also like:

Pudina Chutney
Sukya Sungtachi Kismoor | Goan Dry Prawns Kismoor
Pineapple Jam | Ansacho Halwo Video Recipe
Vermicelli Kheer | Shevayachi Kheer
Lemon Rice | Chitraanna
Rajma Stir Fry | Kidney Beans Stir Fry
Shark Masala | Goan Shark Curry | Mori Mutton
Stuffed Mackerel | Bharillo Bangdo - Step-By-Step with Pictures

Sharing is caring!

27shares

Filed Under: Black Pomfret, Fish Curry, Fish Recipe, Fish Recipes, Goan Curry, Goan Dishes, Goan Fish curry, Goan Non-veg dishes, Recipes Tagged With: Black Pomfret Curry, Goan pomfret curry, Halwa fish curry

Previous Post: « Stuffed Mackerel With Green Masala
Next Post: Chatpata Baby Potatoes | Stir Fried Baby Potatoes »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi! Welcome

I am Raksha Kamat a software engineer and a food blogger. Raksha's Kitchen was created 9 years ago due to my passion for food and for documenting my experiments in my kitchen. Read More…

My Amazon Store

Pages

  • Awards
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Media Mentions
  • Work With Me

Subscribe Now and get latest recipes, posts and reviews in your inbox!!!

we respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously

Browse All Categories

Top Categories To Browse

  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Appetizers
  • Festive Recipes
  • Desserts
  • Cakes
  • No Onion No Garlic
  • Fish Recipes
  • Main Course
  • Rice Varieties
  • Vegetarian Recipes

Best Web Stories

Click here to check my web stories

Goan Food Menu

  • All Goan Dishes
  • Goan Vegetarian Recipes
  • Goan Tonak
  • All Goan Curries
  • Goan Fish Curries
  • Goan Non-Vegetarian Recipes
  • Goan Snacks
  • Goan Desserts
  • Goan Drinks

Recent Posts

  • Green Chickpeas Curry
  • Egg Hakka Noodles
  • Mushroom Paratha
  • Goan Fish Curry with Sardines | Tallyache Hooman
  • Mexican Corn Bell Pepper Salsa
  • Chickpeas And Cucumber Curry
  • Futi Kadi | Goan Kokum Kadi Without Coconut Milk
  • Cold Pasta Salad With Potatoes
  • Chicken Momos
  • Carrot, Beetroot And Radish Sandwich

Trending Recipes

Easy tortilla pizza

Tortilla Pizza

Fruit Sandwich

Fruit Sandwich Recipe

Bombay Pav Bhaji, pav bhaji, Mumbai street food, Mumbai pav bhaji, street food, Indian mashed potato curry, Mashed potato bhaji, Street food from Mumbai, Popular Indian street food, Pav bhaji made on Tava, Mashed potatoes Indian style, Masala mashed potatoes, Snacks recipes, breakfast recipes, Mashed vegetables curry

Bombay Pav Bhaji

chocolate overnight oats

Overnight Chocolate Oats

Jelly Custard Shots

Jelly Custard Shots

Mackerel Hooman | Goan Style Mackerel Curry

Egg white sandwich

Egg White Sandwich

Muga gathi

Mooga Gathi | Goan Style Sprouted Green Gram In Coconut Gravy

Savory Veggie Corn Cheese Muffins

Savory Veggie Corn Cheese Muffins

Kandyachi Bhakri

Kandyachi Bhakri | Rava Onion Bhakri

Footer

Hi! Welcome

I am Raksha Kamat a software engineer and a food blogger. Raksha's Kitchen was created 9 years ago due to my passion for food and for documenting my experiments in my kitchen. Read More…

Featured In:

RakshasKitchenFeaturedIn

Copyright © 2021 · Raksha's Kitchen · Privacy Policy · Managed By Host My Blog

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok