Bahraini Fish Stew Recipe | Traditional Bahraini Seafood Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs fresh white fish fillets (such as grouper or snapper), cut into large chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Baharat spice blend
• 2 cups fish stock (or water)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 small green chili, finely sliced (optional, for heat)