Water Garden City/Seef Manama/Bahrain

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while the milk mixture is budget-friendly.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and are often less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in curry powder, turmeric, and chili powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add fish fillets, gently submerging them in the sauce.

Simmer until fish is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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