Spicy Steve

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh fish (firm fleshed)
• 1 sprig fresh curry leaves
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp fenugreek
• salt to taste
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 4 Tbsp tamarind juice
• 2 large tomatoes, quartered

Grind to a paste:

• 6 fresh red chillies
• 10 shallots
• 4 cloves garlic

Ingredients for frying:

• 1 sprig fresh curry leaves
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 - 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Method:

• 1. Add coconut milk to pot or wok on moderate heat.
• 2. Add curry leaves, spices, paste, tamarind juice and tomatoes. Stir in well.
• 3. When mixture comes to a boil, add fish. Boil for 5 minutes while stirring continually. Lower heat to simmer.
• 4. In a separate heated wok, add oil and ingredients for frying. When onions are brown, pour mixture into pot with other ingredients.
• 5. Simmer covered for 5 minutes and serve.