Mild coconut fish curry

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsSunflower oil
5Shallots, sliced
4Garlic cloves,chopped
1tablespoonMustard seeds
poundsFirm white fish boned and cubed
(the recipe recommends shark, dog fish, monkfish, John Dory, swordfish, huss)
Flour for dusting
1teaspoonWhole fenugreek
11\" piece of cinnamon or cassia
1teaspoonTamarind pulp
1tablespoonTurmeric
5ouncesGrated creamed cocomut (I used a can of coconut milk which I substituted for the water)

Directions

Heat the oil and fry the shallots, garlic and mustard seeds for 1-2 mins.Dust the fish with flour and briefly seal both sides in the hot oil. Add the rest fo the spices and tamarind pulp, dissolved in enough water ( here is where I used the coconut milk) to cover the fish. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, ( omit this next step if using the coconut milk) then stir in the grated coconut until almalgamated into the sauce.