Fish Curry - A Coastal Delight

Ingredients

• 1 pound fish fillets
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 whole green chili
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter (about 1 minute).

3. 3

   Add 10 curry leaves, 1 medium chopped onion, and 1 whole green chili. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Mince 1 inch piece of ginger and 4 cloves of garlic, then add them to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, cooking for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and add 2 tablespoons of tamarind paste. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.

7. 7

   Add 1 pound of fish fillets cut into pieces and 1 teaspoon of salt. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro.

9. 9

   Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.