How to cook Bahraini saloonat samak (fish curry) & Falodeh طريقة طبخ صالونة سمك البحرينية و الفالوده

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can be a lower-cost substitute for fresh herbs.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while rice is a cost-effective filler.

Heat oil in a pan and marinate the fish with turmeric, fish powder, salt, and chili powder.

Saute onions in the hot oil until golden.

Add the marinated fish to the pan and cook until half done.

Add tomato paste and tamarind syrup to the pan.

Pour in water until desired gravy consistency is reached.

Add spices: black pepper, turmeric, fish powder, red chili powder, mixed spices, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garlic powder.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then add the fish back in.

Add parsley, coriander, capsicum, tomatoes, and lemon juice.

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.

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