Goan Fish Curry

The staple dish of Goa, this tangy and coconut-rich fish curry is made with fresh local fish like kingfish or pomfret simmered in a gravy of coconut milk, tamarind, and Kashmiri chilies. Known locally as 'xitti-kodi' (rice and curry), it is the heart of Goan cuisine and eaten daily in most households. The Portuguese influence shows in the use of kokum and vinegar, giving the curry its distinctive sour tang that perfectly complements the fresh seafood.