Aanth
April 11, 2015

Aanth is the Konkani word for fish roe. Here is a recipe of how this delicacy is made in my house. Usually served as an accompaniment to fish curry rice.

Cuisine Goan
Serves 15
Method Fry
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 30  minutes
  • Cuisine Goan
  • Serves 15
  • Method Fry
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 30  minutes
Ingredients
fish roe
1.5   pound
chopped onion
1   cup
desiccated coconut
1   cup
chopped cilantro or coriander leaves
3   tablespoon
salt
1/2   tablespoon
garam masala powder
1/2   tablespoon
turmeric
1   teaspoon
red chili powder
1/2   teaspoon
coconut oil to fry
3   tablespoon
tamarind paste
4   tablespoon
 
Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl take finely chopped onion, desiccated coconut and chopped cilantro. Also add in the garam masala, salt, turmeric, chili powder and tamarind paste.

2. Clean and wash the fish roe. Add in the roe to the mixture. Mix well.

3. Heat a pan and add coconut oil once hot. You can make small pancake sized aanth or a large one like I did and then cut it up while serving. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or two on both sides. Serve hot.