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SOUTH INDIAN FISH MASALA

A fish curry so full of flavour, you simply cannot stop eating! Definitely a winter favourite. 3 - 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons (30 ml) FISH MASALA

2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil

½ onion, chopped

½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) GINGER (GROUND)

1 tablespoon (15 ml) GARLIC CRUMBLE

2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste

¼ cup water + another ¼ cup water

2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice

1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt

450 – 500g cubed, deboned fish fillets (Kingklip or sole)

½ cup (125 ml) coconut milk

Method:

Make a paste by combining the Fish masala and 2 tbsp. water. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion for 5 minutes until soft and browned. Add the ginger and garlic, and stir. Add the spice paste and sauté another 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and ¼ cup water, as well as the lemon juice and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Add the fish and another ¼ cup water. Stir gently, cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and simmer another 2 minutes. Thicken sauce with a little cornflour if prefer.
Serve hot with Basmati rice or couscous.

Tips:

Garnish dish with fresh coriander leaves – if available.

Substitute fish with shrimps or seafood mix for a delicious seafood curry.