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Goan Sardine Ambot Tik

Ambot Tik is a traditional Goan spicy and tangy fish curry that has strong coastal flavours. Serve this fish curry with steamed rice, bread, or chapatis for a very filling meal,  in under 30 minutes. The recipe features easy-to-follow step-by-step pictures, which making it easy to achieve perfect results every time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Instructions
 

  • Clean the fish properly and set it aside.
  • Add grated coconut, spices, ginger garlic, and red chillies to a blender and blend them into a smooth paste using the required water.
  • Transfer the fish into the kadai and pour the prepared fish curry masala over it. and cook for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame..
  • Add slit green chillies, tirphal (Schechuan pepper) and then adjust the salt. Continue cooking over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until the fish is cooked.
  • For the final step, add the dried kokum peels and let the fish curry simmer for 1 minute.
  • Serve it with steamed rice, chapatis or Goan bread.
  • Enjoy your Goan Fish Curry!
Keyword fish curry, goan food, goan seafood, goan seafood curry