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Spicy Fish Curry


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful and spicy fish curry made with a variety of spices and coconut milk.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lbs firm-fleshed white fish
  • 2 long green chillies
  • ¼ tsp chilli powder
  • 2 long green chillies (cut into half lengthwise and deseeded)
  • 1½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tomato
  • ½ tsp black mustard seeds
  • ⅔ cup canned tomato pulp/polp
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2½ tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • ½ red onion (chopped)
  • Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp tamarind puree
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • ⅜ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp fenugreek powder
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
  • Basmati rice
  • Finely sliced green chillies (optional)

Instructions

  1. To prepare the curry paste, combine all paste ingredients in a tall jug or milkshake container, then blend until smooth, adding water as needed.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add black mustard seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in red onion and cook for 3 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. Add the curry paste, cooking for another 3 minutes to enhance the spices and remove excess water.
  5. Turn the heat up to medium-high, mix in tomato paste and tomato pulp, and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and chili powder if using, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Stir in the fish and let it cook for 5–6 minutes depending on thickness.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh coriander and green chilies, and serve.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with basmati rice.
  • Adjust the level of chili according to your heat preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg