Description:
Fish in a spicy, tangy curry.
Ingredients:
Fish (tilapia)
One large onion, chopped into large, ½ inch pieces
Cilantro
Hing – 3 shakes
Bunch of curry leaves
2 roma tomatoes cut into large pieces
Tomato paste – ½ small can
2 green chilis cut into large pieces
¼ tsp ginger-garlic paste
Tamarind paste (place block in hot water and soak until soft. Break apart and strain.)
Garlic powder
Preparation Method:
Wash fish, put lime juice and pat fully dry. Marinate in turmeric, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Important that the meat is fully dry.
Into hot oil, add 3 shakes of hing, 1 tsp of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and onions
Add salt (prevents onions from becoming brown), turmeric, chili powder, and ginger-garlic paste
Add green chilies and tomatoes
Cook but don’t allow onions to become too brown.
Add 1- 2 cups of hot water and cook until tomatoes are totally soft.
Add tomato paste.
Once fully cooked, add about 1 cup tamarind paste to taste.