Rava Fish Pickle with bone

This is a classic Goan Fish Fry made with semolina (rava). Every time I savor this Rava Fry, I’m instantly transported to the beautiful beaches of Goa, reminiscing about enjoying it at the local shacks. While seemingly simple, achieving the perfect crispiness in a rava-fried fish requires careful attention to several key points, something I’ve learned through experience.

For Goans, rava-fried fish is a staple, so familiar that I hadn’t even realized it was missing from my blog. Recently, someone saw a picture of my rava-fried fish and asked for the recipe. To my surprise, it wasn’t on my blog! This reminded me of those school days when we’d spend countless hours mastering complex Group C and D math problems, only to get stumped by a seemingly simple Group A question on the exam. We often overcomplicate things, neglecting the importance of mastering the fundamentals.