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Green coconut fish curry (recipes)






Serves 4-6



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



2 tbsp vegetable oilhalf tsp brown mustard seeds4 cloves6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed1 large piece cinnamon stick1 small onion, finely chopped5cm/2in piece fresh ginger, peeled and quartered2 large garlic cloves 1 tsp ground coriander300ml/10½fl oz coconut milk2-4 green chillies, left wholesalt, to taste100ml/3½fl oz water10 curry leaves (available from some supermarkets and Asian grocers)½-1 tsp freshly ground black pepper¾ tsp garam masala500g/1lb 2oz salmon or firm white fish fillets, cut into large piecesTo serve2-3 tsp lemon juice50g/2oz fresh coriander leaves and stalks, chopped



Method



1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick and stir fry for 20 seconds (be careful, the seeds might pop). Add half of the chopped onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft.2. Meanwhile, place the remaining onion, the ginger, garlic, ground coriander and 100ml/3½fl oz of the coconut milk into a blender or food processor and blend to a smooth purée.3. Add this mixture to pan along with the whole green chillies and salt, to taste. Cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 12-15 minutes, giving the pot an occasional stir.4. Add the remaining coconut milk, the water, the currry leaves, black pepper and garam masala and the fish and leave to cook undisturbed for about 3-5 minutes, until the fish is opaque and cooked through.5. To serve, stir in the lemon juice and coriander. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then pour into bowls and serve with rice.