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Fish and Coconut Curry

A nice mild curry full of flavour.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

Curry paste

  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 large pepper any colour you like
  • 1 4cm root ginger
  • 1 red chilli add as many as you like
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 pack coriander including stalks for more flavour

Main dish

  • 600g fish of your choice white and smoked as you please
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ghee
  • 1 400ml tin of coconut milk full fat is better in this case
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • 2 limes
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup if you like it a wee bit sweeter

Instructions
 

  • Blend the paste ingredients in a food processor adding a tablespoon or two of water to help it form a smooth paste
  • Gently toast the mustard seeds in a dry pan until they pop then add the ghee
  • Add the paste and fry for a minute or two ensuring the mixture doesn't stick
  • Add coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cover and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes
  • Add the fish and poach in the mixture until cooked through
  • Take the pan off the heat and add tamari and squeeze 1 or 2 limes over the mixture. If you wat it a bit sweeter, add maple syrup (optional)
  • Serve with rice and garnish with thinly chopped red chili and coriander
Keyword coconut, curry, fish, fish curry