Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Goan cuisine with our delectable recipe for Goan Pomfret Curry. Crafted to perfection, this authentic dish features succulent white pomfret fish immersed in a mildly spiced coconut milk gravy.

Immerse yourself in the traditional Goan style as we artfully blend fresh coconut with an array of aromatic spices, resulting in a fish curry that’s a true symphony of tastes.

Elevate your dining experience with every spoonful of this flavorful delight. Discover the rich heritage of Goan cooking through our mouthwatering Pomfret Curry – a harmony of freshness and tradition in every bite.

Goa is a small peaceful state located on the west coast of India on the shore of Arabian sea. Goan cuisine comprises of local spices, rice, fish, vegetables, coconut, kokum, vinegar, bread, and pork.

Goan pomfret fish curry is known as paplet hooman recipe. Pomfret is known as paplet and curry is known as hooman in Goan Konkani language.

Why is Goan fish curry famous?

Goan fish curry is famous because it is made using fresh fish, fresh spices, and fresh coconut. It is mildly spiced, a bit sweet(due to onions), tangy and packed with coastal flavors. The Goan fish curry is also very easy to cook and uses basic ingredients. The Goan fish curry and rice combo is the staple food of Goans – people of Goa.

Other Goan fish curry recipes:

Baby shark masala
Mackerel sukha
Goan black pomfret curry / halwa fish curry
Vellyache hooman / White sardines curry
Goan lady fish curry

The recipe mentioned in today’s post belongs to the Goan Goud Saraswat brahmin(GSB). There are various communities in Goa and every community has their own style of cooking. Some people add garlic, ginger, or curry leaves to this recipe. No matter whichever style you choose for cooking, this fish curry tastes delicious.

What are the ingredients that goes in making traditional Goan style fish curry with pomfret?

Fish: We have used white pomfret in this Goan traditional fish recipe. In this fish curry recipe any firm, white fish like white sardines, prawns, lady fish, etc can be used instead of white pomfret.
Spices: Goans love to use fresh spices in making the fish masala paste. We add spices like coriander seeds, black pepper corns, tamarind, dry red chilies, green chilies, and turmeric powder in making this paplet hooman.
Onion: We add a little onion to all the fish curries made using white fish. You may either add onion at the beginning of cooking this fish curry or you may give a burnt onion tadka(seasoning) in the end. I prepare this pomfret curry in both ways. However, my personal favorite is adding burnt onion tadka in the end.
Oil: Any type of cooking oil can be used in this recipe. Goans usually use coconut oil for cooking fish curries, but you may use peanut oil, sunflower oil, or any other cooking oil.

How to make Goan pomfret curry?

Wash the sliced pomfret.
Apply the ingredients mentioned in marination – red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
Keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

Make the Goan fish curry paste:

In a mixer grinder jar, add grated coconut, spices – black peppercorns, dry red chilies, marble size tamarind ball, coriander seeds and turmeric powder along with 1 cup water and grind to make thin smooth paste or gravy.
Heat a curry pan or kadai(wok). Add oil. After oil gets heated, add finely chopped onion, slit green chilies and sauté till onion turns brownish.
Pour the gravy from the mixer jar into the kadai and stir well. If the gravy is thick, add ½ cup water and simmer.
Once the curry starts boiling, add the fish pieces.
Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
Add salt to taste and stir gently, else the fish pieces will break.
Switch off the gas.
Cover and keep for at least 10 minutes before serving. The fish will continue to get cooked in the hot curry.

Other white pomfret recipes:

How to serve authentic Goan pomfret fish curry recipe?

You may serve the pomfret curry with steamed white rice, bhaji, fried prawns, Goan sol kadi, kismoor and salad. You may also serve it with any other rice recipe like jeera rice or fried rice.

STEP BY STEP PICTURES TO MAKE GOAN POMFRET CURRY RECIPE:

Marinate the pomfret.

In a mixer grinder jar, add grated coconut, spices – black peppercorns, dry red chilies, marble size tamarind ball, coriander seeds and turmeric powder along with 1 cup water.

Grind to make thin smooth paste or gravy.

Heat a curry pan or kadai(wok). Add oil.

After oil gets heated, add finely chopped onion, slit green chilies and sauté till onion turns brownish.

Pour the gravy from the mixer jar into the kadai and stir well. If the gravy is thick, add ½ cup water and simmer.

Goan Pomfret Curry

Why is Goan fish curry famous?

What are the ingredients that goes in making traditional Goan style fish curry with pomfret?

How to make Goan pomfret curry?