Kerala Tilapia (Indian Curried Fish)

Description

This tilapia is a flavorful play of slightly sweet, sour, and savory tastes that will warm you from the inside out. Adjust the heat by adding Indian spicy pickle and/or cayenne pepper powder. Serve over basmati rice with peas and add spicy Indian pickle and additional saffron.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 small onion, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 4 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 3 fresh curry leaves
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans light coconut milk
  • 4 tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 pinches saffron
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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