Fish mappas

2 of 5-a-day autumn indian curry iron keralan cuisine

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Ingredients

300g basmati rice

1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

2 large onions , sliced

2 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

Method

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.

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.