Spicy Tamarind Fish With Steamed Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Tangy tamarind-marinated fish pan-seared to perfection, served alongside fragrant steamed rice for a comforting and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg R.C. Fish
• 200 ml Sesame Oil
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 1 kg Rice
• 100 g Garlic
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 100 g Tamarind Paste
• NaN Chili Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Clean the fish fillets and pat them dry using a kitchen towel.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix tamarind pulp, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, garlic paste, and salt into a smooth marinade.
3. 3. Coat the fish fillets evenly with the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes.
4. 4. Heat mustard oil in a pan until it begins to smoke slightly, then lower the heat.
5. 5. Place the marinated fish fillets in the pan carefully and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
6. 6. Remove the fish from the pan and let it rest on a plate lined with paper towels.
7. 7. Plate the steamed rice evenly across two serving dishes as the base.
8. 8. Place the pan-seared tamarind fish fillets over the rice, adding a garnish of fresh coriander leaves.