🐟 Goan Mackerel Uddamethi Recipe | Traditional Konkani Fish Curry

🐟 Goan Mackerel Uddamethi Recipe | Traditional Konkani Fish Curry

📝 About the Recipe

Uddamethi is a signature Goan fish curry made using mackerel, flavored with fenugreek (methi) seeds, urad dal, and coconut. The name comes from “Uddam” (urad dal) and “Methi” (fenugreek), the two star ingredients that bring a unique earthy, tangy-spicy flavor to this dish.

This curry is especially enjoyed with steamed rice or Goan bread (pao).

📌 Servings: 3
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15–30 minutes
👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 mackerel fish (cleaned and cut into pieces)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp rice
• ½ cup freshly grated coconut
• 1-inch piece of ginger (chopped)
• 1 tsp coriander seeds or powder
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 small ball of tamarind
• 2–3 black peppercorns
• Salt to taste
• 1–2 tsp oil

🐠 Marinate the Fish

1. Wash mackerel thoroughly and cut into medium pieces.
2. Marinate with salt, 1 tsp turmeric, and 1 tsp chilli powder.
3. Keep aside while preparing the curry base.

🔥 Prepare the Masala Paste

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan.
2. Add ½ chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add a few methi seeds, coriander seeds/powder, grated coconut, and 1 tsp chilli powder.
4. Fry until the coconut turns golden brown.
5. Turn off the heat, allow it to cool, then grind with tamarind into a smooth paste.

🌾 Enhance the Masala

1. In the same or separate pan, dry roast 1 tsp rice and 2–3 peppercorns until aromatic.
2. Add to the previously ground masala and grind again briefly.

🍛 Cook the Curry

1. Heat a kadai or pan. Add 1 tsp oil.
2. Add methi seeds, urad dal, and chopped ginger. Sauté for a minute.
3. Pour in the ground masala paste. Add a little water to adjust consistency.
4. Bring it to a boil, then add marinated mackerel pieces.
5. Add salt to taste.
6. Cover and cook on low flame for 10–12 minutes until fish is fully cooked and flavors are blended.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with Goan steamed rice, ukade rice, or pao (Goan bread).
• Tastes even better after resting for a few hours as the flavors deepen.

🌿 Tips & Variations

✅ Use kingfish or sardines if mackerel is unavailable.
✅ For stronger spice, add a pinch of crushed black pepper before serving.
✅ Don’t skip urad dal and methi — they define the taste!

🍛 Have you tried Uddamethi at home? Share your tips and variations in the comments!
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