Tamatar Machee (Tomato Fish)
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 lb Firm white fish fillets skinned, boned and cubed
- 2 floz Vegetable oil
- 2 Medium onions sliced
- 1 tsp Hot chilli powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 Tbs Ground coriander
- 1 lb Tomatoes blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbs Sour cream
- 1 Tbs Lemon juice
- 4 Green chillis slit in half lengthways and seeded
Instructions
- Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of turmeric and the salt on a plate. Rub the mixture over the fish cubes and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep frying-pan. Add the fish cubes and fry until they are evenly browned. Transfer the cubes to a plate.
- Add the onions to the pan and fry until they are golden brown. Stir in the chilli powder, sugar, garam masala, coriander and remaining turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the tomatoes, sour cream, lemon juice and chillis and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Return the fish cubes to the pan and baste well to coat them with the sauce. Simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
- Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving dish and serve at once.
Calories: 288 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg
Sodium: 581 mg
Potassium: 732 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 5 g
Vitamin A: 754 IU
Vitamin C: 18 mg
Calcium: 44 mg
Iron: 2 mg