Best Swahili Coconut Fish Curry Recipe!

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while almond milk is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, while dried cilantro is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

Marinate the fish fillet with lemon juice, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt for 30 minutes.

Prepare the sauce by heating oil in a pan and adding diced onions.

Add cumin seeds to the onions and cook until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add butter, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric to the mixture and roast gently.

Incorporate garlic and ginger paste, black pepper, and salt into the sauce.

Add fresh chilies and water to the sauce, then blend until smooth.

Return the blended sauce to the pan and add mango slices for texture.

Mix in the remaining coconut milk and coconut cream, along with some coriander and lemon juice.

Shallow fry the marinated fish until cooked through, being careful not to disturb it too much.

Transfer the fried fish into the sauce for a few seconds to infuse flavors.

Serve the fish curry with coriander rice.

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