Spicy Fish With Tamarind Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (black or yellow)
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• salt
• 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces

Recipe

• 1 grind mustard seeds and chilies in a spice grinder and set aside.
• 2 combine tamarind paste and warm water in a small bow and mash together to make a brown liquid. strain through a sieve to remove solids. toss solids, retain liquid.
• 3 heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes. add ginger, saute for 2 more minutes. add curry powder and mustard-chili mixture. saute 1 minute. add tamarind water and a dash of salt. add fish. simmer 10 minutes or so until the fish is cooked.