Lunchtime Treat! How to Make Tilapia Fish Curry & Cassava Mallum | From Our Kitchen | Simple Dishes

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Cod is leaner, while pollock is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

A homemade blend can be healthier and cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat coconut oil in a pot.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add turmeric and chili powder, cooking briefly.

Incorporate curry powder and mix well.

Add water to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Gently add tilapia fish into the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper, and simmer until the fish is cooked through.

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