Curry

Turmeric Fish and Coconut Curry

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Heat oil in a deep pan, add mustard seeds and let them pop briefly, then soften the onion for 7 minutes.

  2. 02

    Stir in garlic, ginger, ground coriander and turmeric for 1 minute; pour in coconut milk and water, add salt and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

  3. 03

    Add chopped tomatoes to the coconut sauce and simmer 6 minutes until they begin to break down.

  4. 04

    Nestle fish pieces into the sauce, cover and poach gently for 7–10 minutes until opaque and flakes easily; finish with lime.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.