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Green Masala Fish

Fish Fillets cooked in a green masala paste and onions.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Fish Fillets ( I used tilapia)
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • ½ tsp Tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (any cooking oil)
  • Salt to taste
  • Tomato slices and cilantro for garnish

Green masala ingredients:

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 Green chili (Can add more if you like it extra spicy)
  • A handful of cilantro leaves and stems
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp peppercorns
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar

Instructions

  • Blend all the ingredients to a paste using a little water if needed. Keep this green masala paste aside.
  • Heat up the oil in a pan. When hot, add in one chopped onion, fry the onion till slightly brown.
  • Add the ground paste, tamarind, and salt. Fry till the raw smell goes away and the oil floats on top, maybe around 10 minutes on low flame.
  • Put the pieces of fish in and cover them with a little masala. Cover with a lid and cook.
  • After 5 to 8 minutes the fish should be cooked. Drizzle some tomato ketchup on top or garnish with sliced tomatoes and cilantro. Serve hot with rice, bread, or paratha.