Seafood

Bombal Fish Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 kg bombal / Bombay duck

• 3 tsp chilli powder

• 1½ tsp ground coriander

• 1½ tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1½ tsp garlic paste

• 250 g desiccated coconut, finely ground or 50 g instant coconut powder

• 8 fenugreek seeds

• 2 stalks curry patta

• 100 ml oil

• 200 ml water

• Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash and pat dry the fish. Mix together garlic, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, salt and freshly ground cumin seeds. Set aside.

• Heat oil, add the fenugreek seeds and curry patta and fry for a few seconds. Add the spices with some water to avoid burning the spices.

• Fry for a few minutes. Add the Bombay duck and let it come to a boil. Do not stir; shake the pan gently otherwise the fish will break.

• Add coconut mixed with warm water and again bring to a boil. Shake the pan and remove from heat.

• Serve with boiled rice and slices of lemon.

Serves: 6 people
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes