A Perfect Fish Vindaloo Recipe: Spicy, Tangy & Delicious
Anita Rodrigues
Perfect recipe for Fish Vindaloo that is spicy, tangy and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine East Indian Recipes
- 4 Mackerel or any fish of your choice (wash & cut)
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
For the Fish Vindaloo Masala Paste
- 10 Dried Kashmiri red chillies (cut into pieces)
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ cup Vinegar
- ½ tsp Sugar (optional)
Grind the vindaloo masala into a smooth paste.
Wash the fish and cut it into desired pieces. Add salt, turmeric and the ground vindaloo masala paste and half a cup of water after rinsing the mixer jar.
Mix everything gently and marinate the fish for at least 10 minutes.
When you are ready to cook place the pan on medium heat and add oil. Mix gently, increase the heat and bring it to a boil. Now cover the vessel and reduce the heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
After 5 minutes of cooking, flip the fish over and continue cooking until the curry thickens and the fish is done.
Spicy and tangy Fish Vindaloo is ready to be served. Enjoy with steamed rice or rotis.
- Use any firm fish of your choice.
- Adding sugar is optional but it balances the spicy, tangy taste of the dish.
- Cooking time will depend on the fish and the heat.
- You can reduce the quantity of oil if you like.
- Adjust chillies and salt as per taste.
Keyword fish vindaloo, fish vindaloo curry