Fish in Ginger-Tamarind Sauce

Its a very simple and easy fish curry from Kerala, a southern state of India. The curry is made with tamarind paste, and seasoned with fresh ginger, ground coriander, mustard seeds, and chile powder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 125 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons coriander powder
• 4 fresh curry leaves
• ½ pound cod fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook mustard seeds in hot oil until they begin to crackle. Stir in ginger and onion; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in water, and stir in tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then season with coriander, chile powder, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Cook fish in sauce until fish is cooked through. Serve garnished with fresh curry leaves.