fish mappas

Fish mappas

A coconut fish curry, popular in the southern Indian state of Kerala - use pollock or any other sustainably sourced white fish fillets

Ingredient

    • 300g basmati rice
    • 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
    • large onions, sliced
    • garlic cloves, chopped
    • 450g tomatoes, cut into chunks
    • 3 tbsp tikka curry paste
    • 400g can coconut milk
    • 4 skinless, boneless pollock fillets (about 150g/51/2oz each), or other sustainable white fish, cut into 4cm/11/2in chunks
    • ½ small pack coriander, roughly chopped

Instructions

    Method

    • STEP 1

      Put a large saucepan of water on to boil and cook the rice following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, wide saucepan over a medium heat and add the onions. Cook for 5-10 mins until softened and starting to colour. Add the garlic and tomatoes, and fry for 2 mins. Add the curry paste, fry for 2 mins more, then pour in the coconut milk and bring to the boil.

    • STEP 2

      Add the fish to the pan and simmer gently for 5-8 mins until just cooked through. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the coriander over the curry and serve with the rice.