Kokum and Coconut Fish Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A fragrant Goan-style fish curry simmered with kokum and coconut milk, featuring tender fish in a rich, aromatic sauce. This Indian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs white fish fillets, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 1.5 lbs white fish fillets
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 inch, minced ginger
• 1, finely chopped green chili
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 dried kokum berries
• 1/2 cup water
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 inch minced ginger, and 1 chopped green chili; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Step 4: Add 1.5 lbs white fish fillets and 1/2 cup water; simmer for 5 minutes until fish is opaque.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups coconut milk and add 2 dried kokum berries; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Season with salt to taste. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.