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A vibrant platter featuring the best of Goan coastal cuisine. This complete meal includes a tangy coconut fish curry, crispy rava-fried fish, fluffy steamed rice, and a refreshing sol kadi digestif, bringing the authentic taste of Goa to your table.
For 4 servings
Preparation and Marination (30 minutes)
Prepare Curry Masala and Sol Kadi (15 minutes)
Cook Rice and Fish Curry (30 minutes)
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A vibrant platter featuring the best of Goan coastal cuisine. This complete meal includes a tangy coconut fish curry, crispy rava-fried fish, fluffy steamed rice, and a refreshing sol kadi digestif, bringing the authentic taste of Goa to your table.
This goan recipe takes 105 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 899.64 calories per serving with 56.79g of protein, it's a advanced recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fry the Fish (15 minutes)
Assemble and Serve the Thali (5 minutes)
This recipe works well with other firm-fleshed fish like pomfret, mackerel (bangda), or even prawns for the curry.
Adjust the number of Kashmiri red chillies in the masala paste and the red chili powder in the marinade to suit your spice preference. Kashmiri chillies provide color more than heat.
For a vegetarian thali, replace the fish curry with a Goan vegetable curry (tondak) using black-eyed peas or cashews, and pan-fry slices of paneer or yam coated in the same rava mixture.
The kingfish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for brain health, reducing inflammation, and supporting a healthy heart.
The sol kadi served with the thali is renowned for its digestive properties. Kokum is known to combat acidity, while ginger and garlic in the meal support gut health.
Fish is a complete protein source, essential for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance, making this thali a very satiating meal.
The recipe uses spices like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and peppercorns, which are packed with antioxidants and have potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Goan Fish Thali can be a balanced meal. Fish is an excellent source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The use of coconut provides healthy fats, and spices like turmeric have anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is a calorie-dense meal due to the coconut, rice, and fried fish, so portion control is key for a healthy diet.
A single serving of this Goan Fish Thali is a substantial meal and contains approximately 1000-1150 calories. The calories come from the combination of rice, fish, coconut in the curry and sol kadi, and the oil used for frying.
Yes, you can prepare the coconut masala paste a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can save you significant preparation time on the day of cooking.
Sol Kadi is a refreshing and digestive drink made from coconut milk and kokum. It's a staple in Goan and Konkan cuisine. It is served with the thali to cool the palate from the spicy food and to aid in digestion after a rich meal.
Fish is very delicate. To prevent it from breaking, ensure you add it to the curry only after the gravy has come to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Avoid stirring vigorously; instead, gently swirl the pan to mix.