Coconut Fish curry
Background
Coconut Fish curry is very popular in South India. This version is not too spicy but you can add more chilli and/or chilli powder to it if you like proper heat! The dish is very easy to make, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and healthy! Serve it with basmati rice.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 Tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- I can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 150 ml water
- 450g cod or haddock fillets
- To serve:
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- To garnish: chopped coriander leaves and lime wedges
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion, garlic and red pepper. Deseed and chop the chilli.
- Heat the oil and sauté the onion until it starts browning. Add the red pepper, chilli, garlic, mustard seeds and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ginger, ground coriander, turmeric and chilli powder and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the coconut milk and water and bring to the boil. Gently simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, until you get a thickened sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the fish into big chunks and add to the sauce. Simmer gently, under cover, for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the shallot very thinly. Heat the oil in a small frying pan and fry the them until golden and crispy.
- Serve the curry with the shallots and coriander leaves scattered on top. Squeeze some lime juice over it.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Steam - Supper
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Occasions: - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Exotic Fruits - White fish
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Nut Free - Paleo - Semi-vegetarian - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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