7 Delectable Indian Seafood Dishes That Are A Must Try

By Bornika Das

November 7, 2023

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The diverse coastal regions of India have given birth to a treasure trove of mouth watering dishes that celebrate the bounty of the sea. From the fiery coastal feasts of Goa to the delicate symphonies of Bengali cuisine, here are some of the delicious seafood dishes you can indulge in: 

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Goan Fish Curry 

This beloved dish features tender fish pieces, often kingfish or pomfret, cooked in a luscious coconut-based curry. 

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Malvani Fish Curry

This dish combines fresh fish with a fiery, red chilli-infused gravy. The secret to its robust flavour lies in the use of Malvani masala.

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Kerala Fish Moilee

This dish combines fresh fish, typically kingfish or pomfret, with coconut milk, turmeric, curry leaves and an array of spices. 

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Bengali Prawn Malaikari

Prawn Malaikari is the traditional Bengali dish that is cooked in coconut gravy along with aromatic spices.

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Mangalorean Seafood Curry 

This curry combines a variety of seafood, including fish, shrimp, or crab, in a tangy coconut-and-tamarind-based gravy. 

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Konkani Crab Curry

This dish features crab cooked in a luscious coconut-based gravy, infused with spices like black peppercorns, red chilies, and coriander.

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Odissa Macha Besara

This is an Odia fish curry which is cooked with mustard sauce. Traditionally a dry mango is added for sourness taste, which gives a very unique taste to the fish curry.

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