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fish stew with tomatoes

FISH STEW WITH TOMATOES

Anita Rodrigues
A delicious recipe with ginger and tomatoes and loads of pepper. Ideal recipe for a light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine East Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Pomfrets cut into slices
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 medium Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 4 to 5 Green Chilles slit
  • 2 inch Ginger juliennes
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Oil for cooking
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut pomfrets into slices and add turmeric and salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a kadai and saute the onions till translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and continue to stir. Then add the slit chillies and the ginger juliennes and fry for a minute or two.
  • Now add coriander powder and continue to saute for a minute.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes soften.
  • Add water, approx. 300 ml and let it come to a boil. Also add pepper powder at this stage.
  • When the gravy comes to a boil add the fish slices, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Now adjust the consistency of the gravy, if required add more water.
  • Now add vinegar and then garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Switch off the flame and serve the fish stew.

Notes

  1.  Do not overcook the fish.
  2. Add water to adjust the consistency of the stew, if required.
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