Indian Fish Curry

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A very spicy dish. This recipe is inspired by my mother's Bengali fish recipe she used to make in India.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 4 white fish fillets

  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped

  • 5 cashew halves

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ cup chopped tomato

  • ¼ cup vegetable broth

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Mix the mustard, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a shallow bowl. Add the fish fillets, turning to coat. Marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  2. Combine the onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a paste.

  3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the prepared paste; cook and stir for a minute or two. Add the cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Cook and stir for an additional five minutes. Stir in the chopped tomato and vegetable broth.

  5. Arrange the fish fillets in a baking dish, discarding any extra marinade. Top the fish with the sauce, cover the baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Cook's Notes

You can use frozen fish fillets for this recipe; thaw them before use. Decrease the amount of cayenne pepper if you prefer a less spicy dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
14g Fat
12g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 2715mg 118%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 42g
Vitamin C 10mg 49%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 940mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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