Zola's Fish curry with buttery roti
There are so many versions of fish curry, you can get quite overwhelmed trying to decide which one to try out. Celebrity Chef Zola Nene's new cooking show Celeb Feast, recently launched on DStv's Mzansi's Magic channel and was trending countrywide on Twitter. We are excited for the local chef and looking forward to getting inspired with more fresh, local and simply delicious culinary delights. Try out Zola's take on the traditional fish curry dish which is super quick and easy to make.
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FISH CURRY
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp black mustard seeds
Handful curry leaves
1 onion, sliced
1 ginger, thumb size cut into matchsticks
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, sliced
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
4 tomatoes, grated
1 tin coconut milk
2 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper
500g white fish filets
1 lime, juiced
Fresh coriander, chopped
Method
Heat coconut oil, then add the mustard seeds and curry leaves, then cook until the seeds begin to pop and splutter.
Add the onion, then saute gently until the onion is caramelized and golden.
Add the ginger, garlic, chilli, and spices, then sauté gently for a minute until the aromas are released.
Add the grated tomatoes, then allow to cook until the tomatoes have reduced and have absorbed the spice flavour.
Add the coconut milk, then season with sugar, salt and pepper to taste before leaving to simmer for five minutes.
Add the fish, then leave to gently poach in the curry sauce until flaky and tender.
Squeeze over the lime juice and scatter on the coriander just before serving.
BUTTERY ROTI
Ingredients
4 cups flour
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup melted butter
Method
Place the flour and salt into a bowl.
Make a well in the middle, then add oil and enough water to make a soft, pliable dough.
Knead the dough until it is soft and smooth.
Roll the dough out into a circle about 1/2cm.
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