Goa's everyday meal: tangy red coconut fish curry with rice.
History
Goan xitt kodi is 'rice and curry', the daily meal of Goa. Portuguese chillies and local coconut mixed with kokum. Every family has a recipe.
Why it exists
The coconut-chilli-kokum balance is the heart of Goan home cooking.
Ingredients
- Fish
- Coconut
- Kashmiri chilli
- Tamarind or kokum
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Coriander seeds
How it's made
- Grind coconut with chilli, coriander seeds, turmeric and garlic
- Mix with water and tamarind
- Bring to a simmer
- Add the fish
- Cook until done and serve with rice
how to eat it
Serve & eat
With rice.
Ratings & notes
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