Creamy Basa Fish Curry Ready in Under 40 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) Basa fillets, skinless and boneless, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) black pepper
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil (sunflower or canola)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 tbsp)
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated (approx. 1 tbsp)
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) chili powder (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 (14.5 oz / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (13.5 oz / 400ml) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable broth or water
• 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste
• 1 tsp (5ml) garam masala
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish