Goan Fish Curry (Xitt Kodi)
Goa's everyday coconut fish curry: a vibrant orange gravy of fresh coconut ground with red chilies, coriander and tamarind, simmered with tender fish. Tangy, creamy and gently spicy.
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Start your free weekContinue with free accessSeason the fish
Rub the fish with salt and a pinch of turmeric and set aside.
Grind the masala
Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 10 minutes. Grind them with the coconut, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, ginger and tamarind with about 250ml water to a very smooth, bright orange paste.
Cook the gravy
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Add the fish
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Season the fish
Rub the fish with salt and a pinch of turmeric and set aside.
Grind the masala
Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 10 minutes. Grind them with the coconut, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, ginger and tamarind with about 250ml water to a very smooth, bright orange paste.
Cook the gravy
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Add the fish
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The Story Behind the Dish
'Xitt kodi' — rice and curry — is the daily meal of Goa, where fish curry and rice is eaten at lunch in nearly every home.
Goan cooking blends Konkani coastal traditions with centuries of Portuguese influence, but this coconut fish curry belongs firmly to the local Konkani kitchen.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Creamy, tangy and sunny-coloured, Goan fish curry is the taste of a beach shack lunch on India's west coast.
💡 Fun Fact
In Konkani, 'xitt' means rice and 'kodi' means curry — so the dish's local name simply means the everyday meal at the heart of Goan life.
Goa
15.49°N, 73.83°E
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