Seychelles Fish Curry

Mon, Jun 21st 2010, 21:54

A traditional dish of the Seychelles Islands


Seychelles fish curry This would be one of our favourite dishes

Preparation time: less than 30 mins

Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins

Serves 4
Ingredients

For the massalé

*2 tbsp coriander seeds
*2 tsp cumin seeds
*2 tsp black peppercorns
*1 tsp cardamom pods
*1 tsp cloves
*small piece of cinnamon
*1 tsp ground chilli (depending on how hot you want it)
*1 tsp grated nutmeg

For the curry

*900g/2lb red snapper( Indian Ocean) or monkfish
*salt and freshly ground black pepper
*2 tbsp sunflower oil
*2 onions, chopped
*2 tbsp massalé
*½ tsp ground turmeric
*2 cloves garlic, chopped
*small piece fresh ginger, chopped
*3 tbsp tamarind water
*leaves from 2 sprigs thyme
*½ tsp anise
*450ml/¾ pint fish stock or water

Preparation method

1.Dry roast the whole spices until lightly coloured and set aside to cool. Grind finely and stir in the chilli and nutmeg. It can be stored for up to 2-3 months in an airtight jar.
2.Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
3.Heat the oil in a heavy pan and fry the onion until golden. Stir in the massalé and turmeric and lightly fry. Add the pieces of fish, and all the other ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the fish is ready.
4.Serve with basmatic rice.

We hope you enjoy this traditional dish of the Seychelles Islands.

Chalets d' Anse Forbans offers self catering accomodation on the South East Coast of the island Of Mahe in the Seychelles.
Http://www.forbans.com

 

Written By Lisa

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