Tomato, Coconut & Tamarind Fish Curry
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Total: 20 mins
Succulent pieces of sustainable haddock go for a splash in a rich curry sauce made with fresh vine tomatoes, creamy coconut milk and the sharp tang of tamarind paste, served spooned over warm white basmati rice.
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634 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 150g white basmati rice
  • 1 onion
  • 400g vine tomatoes
  • A handful of coriander
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 200ml coconut milk
  • 2 haddock fillets
From your kitchen
  • 500ml boiling water
  • Sea salt
  • ½ tbsp olive, sunflower or coconut oil
You'll need
  • Small pan with a lid
  • Measuring jug
  • Deep frying pan or wok with a lid
  • Baking tray (optional)
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Fill your kettle and boil it. Tip the rice into a sieve, rinse under cold water and then tip into a small pan. Pour in 300ml boiling water and add a pinch of salt. Clamp on a lid, bring to the boil, then turn right down and very gently simmer for 8 mins till the rice has absorbed the water and is tender. Take the pan off the heat and let the rice steam in the pan, with the lid on, for 5 mins to finish cooking.

  • 2.

    Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the onion. Place a deep frying pan or wok on a medium heat. Add ½ tbsp oil and the onion to the pan with a pinch of salt. Fry, stirring often, for 5 mins till the onion has started to soften and brown.

  • 3.

    Meanwhile, roughly chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the coriander stalks, setting the leaves aside for later. Add the tomatoes, coriander stalks and 1 tbsp tamarind paste to the pan. Cook, stirring often, for 3 mins till the tomatoes start to soften.

  • 4.

    Pour the coconut milk into the pan and top up with 200ml boiling water. Turn the heat up, bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 mins, till the tomatoes are soft and pulpy and the sauce has reduced a little.

  • 5.

    While the sauce simmers, roughly chop the haddock into bite-size chunks. After 5 mins simmering, add the fish and bubble for another 3-4 mins till the haddock is white, opaque and flakes easily. Taste the sauce and add a pinch more salt if you think it needs it.

  • 6.

    Fluff the rice up and divide between 2 warm bowls or plates. Top with the fish curry and garnish with coriander leaves to serve.

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