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Bangladeshi fish curry

Bangladeshi fish curry
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30 min

Serves 4
4 plants

*estimate per serving

Tender white fish in a light, spiced tomato and turmeric sauce.

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Other ingredients

  • 4 fillets (500g) white fish (cod or basa)

  • 1 tsp ground turmeric

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)

  • 2 onions, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp chilli powder

  • 2 green chillies, slit

  • 250g basmati rice

  • small bunch fresh coriander

  • 1 pinch sea salt

What to do

  1. 1

    Rub the fish with half the turmeric and salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil. Add the nigella seeds and onions. Cook for 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, tomatoes and spices. Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add 250ml water. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the fish and chillies. Simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add coriander. Serve with rice.

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