Fish Ambotik With Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Fish Ambotik with Rice is a classic Goan dish known for its tangy and spicy flavors. Fresh fish is simmered in a robust curry infused with tamarind, red chilies, and Goan spices, perfectly paired with steamed rice for a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg R.C. Fish
• - Dry Red Chillies
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 100 g Tamarind Paste
• 500 g Onion
• 1 kg Rice
• 100 g Dhaniya Gavran Premium
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 100 g Salt
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the fish thoroughly under running water and pat dry. Cut into medium-sized pieces, rub with 1/2 tsp salt and set aside.
2. 2. Prepare the Ambotik masala: In a blender, add 8 dried red chilies, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 6 garlic cloves, 1-inch piece of ginger, and 1/4 cup tamarind pulp. Blend into a smooth paste using 1/4 cup water.
3. 3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep pan or wok on medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4. Add the prepared Ambotik masala to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the oil starts to separate.
5. 5. Add 2 cups water to the pan and bring the curry to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6. 6. Gently add the fish pieces to the curry. Cover and cook for 8 minutes on low heat until the fish is tender and infused with the curry flavor.
7. 7. For the rice, rinse 1.5 cups of rice under running water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a covered pot on medium heat for 12 minutes until fluffy.
8. 8. Serve the Fish Ambotik hot with freshly steamed rice for a satisfying meal.