Goa, a coastal state in India, is renowned not only for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture but also for its delectable ...

Place the fish on a plate and sprinkle with the turmeric ... 100ml/3½fl oz water and blend to a smooth paste. To make the curry, heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.

Goans love their fish curry and why shouldn't they. Beautiful fish heads marinated in a thick paste of onions, coconut, garlic and chilli are cooked till soft and served on a bed of rice.

In Goa, a thali typically comes with rice, coconutty and tangy fish curry, vegetables, solkadhi (a cooling coconut milk and kokum drink), and a choice of spicy, fried fish or prawns. Some Goan thalis ...