Meen Gassi With Rice (mangalorean Fish Curry Rice)

Meen Gassi with Rice, also known as Mangalorean Fish Curry Rice, is a traditional dish from the coastal region of Karnataka, India. This flavorful and spicy fish curry served with steamed rice is a popular and comforting meal in the Karnataka Cuisine.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Karnataka Fish Curry Mangalorean Cuisine Indian Food Spicy
Meen Gassi With Rice (mangalorean Fish Curry Rice)

Ingredients

  • 500g fish (preferably pomfret or kingfish), cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1-inch ginger, chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2-3 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4-5 dried red chilies
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • 2-3 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a blender, grind the grated coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and turmeric powder with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
  3. Add chopped onions, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  4. Add the ground coconut paste and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and tamarind pulp. Mix well and cook until the raw smell disappears.
  6. Add water as per the desired consistency of the curry. Add salt to taste and bring it to a boil.
  7. Gently add the fish pieces and simmer until the fish is cooked and the curry thickens.
  8. Once done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Pan Blender Spatula Knife Cutting Board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Meen Gassi with Rice hot, accompanied by a side of crispy papad and a cooling cucumber raita.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the spiciness of the curry by adding or reducing the number of green chilies and dried red chilies according to your preference.

Cost

$15