When it comes to wanting a wholesome, no-fuss, quick and easy meal, I always turn to my pantry for comfort. Like the long lost friend who always brings a smile to your face and warm joy to your heart even after seeing them after what seems like ages, my pantry serves me well. I always make sure I have enough of rice, flour, and a few different kinds of pasta to serve me when I call for them. I also stock on various sauces, lentils and beans. And it’s in times like these where I can happily fall back on my tried and tested stack of recipes. Most of them can be made within a few minutes with ingredients entirely coming from pantry staples, while a few may need a little help form something fresh or something frozen.
Speaking of frozen, I like to have a pack or two of some of my favourite seafood always on hand, and fish is definitely one of them. I like buying them pre-cleaned and pre-cut, which then only leaves them the need to defrost and cooked to my liking. Take for example this curry. It’s simple and quick, with only a handful of ingredients. And if that’s not good enough, it’s all made in one pot. Now what could be better than a one-pot meal left to simmer by itself while you tend to a few emails?
COCONUT FISH CURRY
Prep time: 10 min | Cooking time: 20 min | Serves: 4
| 2-3 1 small 8-10 1 tbsp 4-5 2 cups 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/4 tsp 1 tsp 1 tbsp |
fish fillets, cubed onion, finely sliced cherry tomatoes garlic, finely chopped curry leaves coconut milk curry powder turmeric powder red chilli powder coriander powder black pepper powder dried fenugreek leaves light cooking oil salt, to taste |
SAUTE curry leaves, garlic and onions in hot oil till fragrant and tender. Add curry powder, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric and black pepper and fry for a few seconds.
ADD coconut milk and stir till spices blend well. Allow it to come to a boil, and then add fish pieces, cherry tomatoes and dried fenugreek leaves. Season with salt and allow to cook covered for 8-10 minutes till fish is done.
SERVE warm over a bed of rice.
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