fish in ginger-tamarind sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/2 pound cod fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
• fresh curry leaves (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. cook mustard seeds in hot oil until they begin to crackle. stir in ginger and onion; cook for 5 minutes. pour in water, and stir in tamarind paste. bring to a boil, then season with coriander, chile powder, and salt. reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• cook fish in sauce until fish is cooked through. serve garnished with fresh curry leaves.