Fish Curry by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients for Fish Curry:

• Fish 1/2 kg
• Coriander leaves a few
• Green chilies 4-5
• Ginger paste 1-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil 3-4 tsp
• Pureed tomatoes 2-3
• Curd 1 tsp
• Red chili powder 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Sugar a pinch
  

Method:

1. On the fish, apply turmeric and salt and deep fry in hot oil.
2. Do not discard the oil, as some of the fish oil could be used for preparing the curry.
3. Keep aside the fried fish.
4. Grind to a thick paste the coriander leaves, green chilies and ginger paste, with some salt.
5. Heat the used oil and add some cumin seeds, followed by the green paste and saute until lightly fragrant.
6. Add a pinch of sugar.
7. Add the pureed tomato and fry for another minute, before adding coriander, red chili, and salt. Lastly add a tsp of fresh curd and stir in until oil leaves the sides of the karahi.
8. Add some water and allow it to boil.
9. Once the curry comes to a boil, add the fried fish pieces and let it simmer for some time.
10. Serve it with a handful of fresh coriander leaves and serve with a bowl of steamed rice.