7 Fish Curries From Around India For Every Seafood Lover

By Shireen Jamooji

January 3, 2023

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India’s coastline is replete with gorgeous local seafood and across the country, different states have emerged with unique and tasty fish curries. Here are a few you can try.

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Peixe Caldine

A delightful part of Goan cuisine, Caldine masala is crafted with a blend of onions, pumpkin seeds, coconut milk extract, and a medley of spices. The resulting yellow curry is gently spiced and wonderfully creamy.

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Doi Maach

In this Bengali creation, fish is first fried in mustard oil and then simmered in a luscious yoghurt sauce infused with ginger paste, cinnamon, and cardamom. The outcome is a rich and flavorful dish.

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Meen Mappas

Hailing from traditional Kerala cuisine, Meen Mappas features fish cooked in a blend of turmeric, curry leaves, green chillies, and coconut milk which showcases the culinary heritage of the region.

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Chepala Pulusu

A popular Andhra-style delicacy, Fish Pulusu involves simmering fish in a spicy and tangy stew. This delectable creation is best enjoyed paired with rice, offering a burst of flavour with every bite.

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Gaad T'Tamatar

This thick fish curry from Kashmir boasts a delightful combination of mustard oil, ginger powder, fennel powder, and asafoetida. 

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Malvani Fish Curry

A blend of coconut and tomatoes defines the Malvani Fish Curry. The vibrant red curry, enriched with the essence of rohu fish, offers a tangy yet creamy taste that lingers on the palate.

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Machor Tenga Anja

In Assamese cuisine, this is a favourite fish curry. Made with fish and yam in a sour kokum curry, the dish brings out local fish, with "tenga" or sourness being a defining characteristic.

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Meen Moilee

This culinary delight from the region is infused with turmeric, curry leaves, green chillies, and coconut milk. It combines the richness of coconut with the freshness of seafood in a harmonious blend.

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