Coconut-Infused Goan Fish Curry with Tomato and Vinegar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

A fragrant seafood curry with tender fish simmered in a coconut-tomato base, balanced with tangy vinegar and aromatic spices. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Kingfish or pomfret, Coconut milk, Tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 345 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Kingfish or pomfret
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 Green chilies
• 1/2 bunch Curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• to taste Salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and cook until they pop (about 1 minute).
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 3 minutes until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 inch grated ginger, 2 slit green chilies, and 1/2 bunch curry leaves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder, and cook for 30 seconds until spices are aromatic.
5. Step 5: Add 2 chopped medium tomatoes and 1 tbsp vinegar, and cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down and form a thick paste.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 lb fish pieces, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 12 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
7. Step 7: Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.