Trying to Conceive Recipe
Evening meal
Goan-style fish curry with rice
A tangy coconut and tamarind fish curry in the Goan home style, made with pomfret or mackerel, served with steamed rice.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Portions
- 4
- Moderate
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- High-protein
- Omega-3-containing

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Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Grind the coconut, dried chillies, coriander seeds and cumin seeds with a little water to a smooth paste.
- Step 2. Heat the oil in a pan, fry the onion until soft, then add the ground paste and turmeric and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Step 3. Add about 1.5 cups (360 ml) of water and the tamarind pulp, and bring to a simmer.
- Step 4. Slide in the fish pieces and simmer gently for 10–12 minutes until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through.
- Step 5. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with steamed rice.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Fish
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