Sure, here's a recipe for making a potato fish curry:
Ingredients:
For Marinating the Fish:
- 500g fish fillets (any firm white fish like cod or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
For the Curry:
- 2-3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Fish:
- In a bowl, combine the fish fillets with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
2. Fry the Potatoes:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cubed potatoes and fry them until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
3. Sauté Onions, Ginger, and Garlic:
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add minced ginger and garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
4. Add Spices and Tomatoes:
- Stir in coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
5. Add Coconut Milk and Potatoes:
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir well.
- Add the fried potato cubes back into the pan.
6. Simmer:
- Let the curry simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
7. Add Marinated Fish:
- Gently add the marinated fish fillets to the pan.
- Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked and flakes easily. Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the fish.
8. Finish with Garam Masala:
- Sprinkle garam masala powder over the curry and stir it in.
- Adjust salt and spices to taste.
9. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the potato fish curry with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.
Enjoy your homemade potato fish curry, a flavorful and comforting dish! Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of red chili powder to suit your taste.