Kerala Tilapia Indian Curried Fish

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 tilapia fillets (or other mild white fish)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cumin, coriander, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and water, and bring to a boil.
5. Add the tilapia fillets, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Kerala is a state on the southwestern coast of India.
• Tilapia is a mild-flavored white fish that is often used in Indian cooking.
• Curry powder is a blend of spices, typically including cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala.