Coriander Fish

Marinade

• 4-6 pieces of white fish, washed and dried
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil

Masala Paste

• large handful of coriander with stalks, washed
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 or 2 green chillis
• 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

Garnish

• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 lemon

Method

Marinade

1. Sprinkle the fish with salt and turmeric powder and leave to marinade for 15 minutes.

Masala Paste

1. In a blender grind the fresh coriander, garlic and green chillies to create a fragrant paste.
2. Heat oil and shallow fry the marinated fish pieces, drain on kitchen paper and set to one side.
3. While heating the oil in a pan, crush the fenugreek and coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar then add the powder to the pan for a few seconds until fragrant.
4. Mix the masala paste into the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
6. Stir in a cup water and bring the sauce to the boil, then reduce the heat and place the fried fish slices into the sauce. Coat the fish and cook for 5 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Garnish

1. Check the seasoning and sprinkle with garam masala and a good squeeze of lemon then serve hot with rice.