Fish Papaas with Sauteed Masala

Name: Fish Papaas with Sauteed Masala
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 0.5 kg fish; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 0.125 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 pinch fenugreek seeds; 0.5 cup onion; 0.5 cup coconut milk; 1 tsp ginger; 12 clove garlic; 3 green chilies; 10 fresh curry leaves; 0.5 cup water; salt; 4 piece fish tamarind pulp

Fish, coconut milk and green chilies come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with tamarind and chilli and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 35 min · 70 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Grind corriander, chilli and turmeric powders. Mix the pepper powder with it. Heat oil in a pot.
2
Add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Once they stop spluttering, add onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
3
Stir-fry until the raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone. Add the ground masala and continue to stir-fry on low flame.
4
Pour the water into the sauteed masala. Add tamarind. When it boils, add the fish and mix well.
5
After a few minutes, add salt to taste. Mix well. Add the coconut milk when the gravy thickens.
6
Bring to a boil. Remove from flame and serve hot!