Tanzanian Fish Curry

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Ingredients

  • 1 Kg. firm fish, cubed (Snapper, Grouper, Orange Roughy or Mahi Mahi)
  • Salt
  • 3 Tblsp vegetable oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tblsp curry powder
  • 1 heaped tsp ground tumeric
  • 2 Tblsps tomato paste
  • >Pinch of ground clove
  • 1 fresh, long red chilli, finely sliced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

  • Clean and rinse fish, pat dry and season with salt. Brown the fish in the oil, remove and set aside.
  • Add the onion and cook until soft and brown. Then, add the garlic, and stir until just cooked.
  • Mix into the same pan the curry powder, the turmeric, tomato paste, chilli, ground clove and lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk, bring to the boil and reduce heat. Gently stir through the fish and simmer for a further 10 minutes (level 4 on induction, very low fire on gas).
  • Serve with steamed or boiled long grain rice and top with fresh coriander.