Coastal Coconut Dream Authentic Indian Fish Curry With Goa

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) firm white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia), skinless and boneless, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) salt
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1 tsp (5ml) coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) fenugreek seeds
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) mustard seeds
• 4 dried red chilies, deseeded (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 (13.5 oz/400ml) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 2 tbsp (30ml) tamarind paste
• 1 tsp (5ml) sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish