Tangy Tamarind Fish With Fragrant Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Tangy Tamarind Fish with Fragrant Rice is a perfect Indian-inspired dinner for seafood lovers. This dish combines tender white fish marinated in a tangy tamarind-based blend with fragrant long-grain rice cooked with cumin and turmeric. The fish is pan-seared to golden perfection, ensuring a delightful crust that locks in the flavors, while the rice is aromatic and fluffy, making it an ideal complement. With a medium spice level, this meal is both satisfying and comforting, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Packed with 34g of protein and just the right balance of carbs and fats, it’s a wholesome option to fuel your evening. Serve it fresh and hot, garnished with coriander, for a taste of Indian coastal cuisine right at your table.

Ingredients

• 250 g Tendercuts Basa Boneless Fillet F&S
• 100 g Tamarind Paste
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 100 g Catch Garlic Paste
• 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
• 50 g Pluckk Organic Curry Leaves
• 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
• 1 pack (1 kg) 921 Everyday Long Grain Rice
• 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
• 100 g Fresh Turmeric
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. 2. Mix tamarind paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garlic paste, and half the salt in a bowl to create a marinade.
3. 3. Coat the fish fillets evenly with the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
4. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds until they crackle.
5. 5. Add curry leaves to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6. Place the marinated fish fillets in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
7. 7. Meanwhile, rinse the rice under cold water until clear and drain well.
8. 8. Heat another pan with vegetable oil and add cumin seeds; let them sizzle for a few seconds.
9. 9. Add grated fresh turmeric and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
10. 10. Pour water into the pan, add the remaining salt, and bring it to a boil.
11. 11. Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water, lower the heat, and cover the pan tightly.
12. 12. Cook the rice for 10-12 minutes or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
13. 13. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
14. 14. Serve the tamarind fish alongside the fragrant rice for an irresistible Indian dinner.