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Tamarind Fish Curry

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Indian
Tamarind Fish Curry
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon red chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 pounds white carp, cut into large chunks
  • 1/4 cup tamarind pulp
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons red chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), or to taste
Instructions
1
Prepare the marinade by blending together oil, chile powder, turmeric, and salt until they form a cohesive mixture. Combine the fish with this marinade to ensure it's evenly coated and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
2
Create the curry sauce by dissolving tamarind pulp in a bowl with warm water. Squeeze the tamarind to extract its juice, which will be added later.
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and introduce cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle for a few seconds before adding the onion. Cook and stir the onion until it becomes translucent, taking about 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Next, add garlic paste and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
5
Add the fish to the pan, cover it, and cook for 5 minutes before adding the tamarind juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the fish over and avoid over-stirring.
6
Mix in chile powder, coriander, and salt to give the curry its desired flavor. Cook over low heat until the sauce thickens and oil separates, taking about 10 minutes.
7
Finish the dish by garnishing it with cilantro.