Sunday, 29 June 2014

Fish Tikka Masala

Yum, yum! This is a slight variant on Alison Holst's Fish Tikka Masala, and it was soooo yum.





Ingredients (for 2 people):
- 350g firm fish
- 1/4 cup unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed, peeled, and chopped
- 1 tsp each cumin, coriander, and fenugreek seeds
- 400g can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup cream
- 2 Tbsp grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- Sprinkle of brown sugar (1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- handful fresh coriander, to serve

Cut fish into cubes, then place in a plastic bag with the yogurt, honey, lemon juice and garlic. Massage the bag so the fish is evenly coated with the mixture. Set fish aside while you turn on the grill, and make the sauce.

To make the sauce, place the whole spices in a large dry pan and heat until fragrant. Transfer to a morter and pestle and grind. Then put the spices along with the next seven ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pan and heat to boiling, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer while you cook the fish.

Arrange the fish on a tray and grill for about 5 minutes. Add garam masala and coriander leaves to sauce, stir to mix, add grilled fih, and simmer for 2-3 minutes longer.

Serve with rice and/or naan/roti.

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