Healthy and Hearty Coconut & Turmeric Fish Curry

Whiting is an exquisite fish with a delicate flavor that needs little cooking. It is perfect for the subtly spiced flavor of this simple dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cloves of garlic cut into pieces
• 4 small chillies chopped
• 1 tbs finely chopped ginger
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh turmeric
• 2 tbs sunflower olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp Earth Signature turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 green cardamom pods, cracked
• 12 curry leaves, plus additional deep-fried leaves to serve
• 400ml of coconut milk
• 1 cup (250ml) fish stock
• 600g sand Whiting Fillets (skin on) cut into pieces of 4cm
• Juice from 1 lemon
• Steamed basmati rice, to serve
• Coriander leaves, to serve

PREPARATION

1. Use a mortar and pestle to pound  the garlic, chilli, ginger , and turmeric until it is a smooth paste.

2. Heat oil in a large fry pan over medium temperature. Stir fry the onions for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes soft. Add chilli paste, and stir for 3-4 mins until fragrant. Add curry leaves and spices and stir for another 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and the fish stock and reduce the heat to a simmer.

3. Cook while stirring for up to 10 minutes, or until the liquid has slightly reduced. Add the fish, and cook for another 4 minutes or until just cooked. Remove from the heat. Add lime juice and salt for seasoning.

4. Curry is served with rice and garnished with coriander and deep-fried curry leaves.