Kerala-Style Fish

recipe borrowed from Madhur Jaffrey can use wild sea bass with skin, haddock, hablibut, mackerel, salmon, or kingfish

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

season fish with salt and set aside

Step 2

heat ghee over medium-high heat. Temper chilli peppers until slightly darkened

Step 3

saute shallots until edges begin to brown

Step 4

add ginger and garlic and stir to combine, and stir fry until mixture is fragrant (no more than 1 min)

Step 5

pour in water, then all ground spices + tamarind paste, and bring to simmer

Step 6

reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 mins, stirring occasionally

Step 7

shake can of coconut milk vigorously, then open and add to the mixture

Step 8

return sauce to simmer, and arrange fish inside pan in one layer

Step 9

cook fish for 5-6 mins, until it is just done. bathe the fish in sauce as it cooks