FISH IN COCONUT MILK CURRY

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This is an original Swahili recipe from Kenya. Posted for ZWT7-Africa. I found this on the internet.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     African

Time 40m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs fish fillets
3 tablespoons oil
6 garlic cloves
1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
3 tomatoes
2 tablespoons tamarind paste or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons garam masala or 3 teaspoons curry powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the fish in serving pieces.
  • Chop the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomatoes in small pieces.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
  • Sear the fish filets and put them on a separate plate. Do not cook through.
  • Reduce the heat to minimum and add the pepper and onion. Saute until the onion is semi-transparent.
  • Add the garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the fish filets.
  • Cover the pot and simmer until the fish is cooked through, which should take up to 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice, boiled potatoes, chapatti, or broiled cassava.

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