Tamarind king fish curry - king fish (surmai) in tamarind sauce
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Serves: 3
 
What you need
  • 6 slices/fillets of king fish/surmai or other firm-fleshed fish;
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic paste;
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger or ginger paste;
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder;
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder;
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder, more or less as per taste;
  • ½ tsp salt or as per taste;
  • 1 onion, chopped;
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds;
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds;
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed or grated;
  • 1 cup of water;
  • 1 tsp tamarind pulp/tamarind paste;
  • few cilantro/coriander leaves, to garnish;
  • vegetable oil.
Method
  1. Into a bowl mix garlic, ginger, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil into a deep frying pan. Add cumin and fennel seeds. When they start to sizzle add chopped onion and stir fry until the onion gets golden brown in color.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, salt, coriander and turmeric powder mixture. Mix and fry for about 3 minutes.
  4. Now add pureed tomatoes and red chilli powder, mix and cook for another 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
  6. Add 1 tsp tamarind pulp, mix and cook for another 1 minute.
  7. Turn the heat to low and add fish slices. Cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro leaves and serve warm with boiled rice, flat bread or grilled vegetables.
Recipe by My Indian Taste at http://myindiantaste.com/tamarind-king-fish-curry-king-fish-surmai-in-tamarind-sauce/