🐟 Goan Lepo Fish Curry | Traditional Sole Fish Recipe in Coconut Masala

🐟 Goan Lepo Fish Curry | Traditional Sole Fish Recipe in Coconut Masala

              🐟 Lepo Fish Curry (Sole Fish Curry)

A simple yet flavorful Goan-style curry with the beloved pink flat fish — Lepo is also called sole fish. It is very popular and easily available in the market. Flat and pinkish in color. you can fry this fish for dinner. But today will do the Lepo fish curry recipe. It is yummy and tasty. the fish lover must try it once.

📌 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik
🍽️ Servings: 3
⏱️ Cooking Time: 10–20 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

Item	Quantity
Lepo (Sole) fish	3 to 5 pieces
Grated coconut	½ cup
Onion (chopped)	½
Tomato (optional)	½ (chopped)
Turmeric powder	½ tsp
Red chilli powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Tamarind (small ball)	1
Salt	To taste

👩‍🍳 Method

Clean and Prep the Fish

Clean the Lepo fish thoroughly, remove the skin, and trim the mouth.

Marinate the Fish

Marinate the fish with salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Set aside for 10–15 minutes.

Prepare the Masala Paste

In a grinder, blend grated coconut, tamarind, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder into a smooth paste using a little water.

Cook the Gravy

Heat a pan on medium flame. Add the ground masala paste and let it simmer.

Add chopped onion and tomato (optional) to the gravy and bring it to a boil.

Add the Fish

Gently place the marinated Lepo fish into the simmering curry.

Cook on low flame for 7–10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked and the gravy thickens slightly.

Serve

Serve hot with steamed rice for a traditional Goan meal.

🌟 Chef’s Tips

• Use freshly grated coconut for best flavor.
• If the fish is very delicate, do not stir too much after adding to the curry — just swirl the pan.
• For spicier curry, add 1 green chilli while grinding the paste.

👉 Craving more Goan seafood? Try this spicy Dry Prawns Sukka recipe next!

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💬 Comment below: What fish do you use most often in Goan curries?