Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Tamarind Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 500g firm fish steaks
- • 20g tamarind, soaked in 1 cup warm water
- • 2 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/4 cup shallots, halved
- • 1 tbsp red chili powder
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the sesame oil and pop the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chilies.
2
Phase 2
Fry the shallots until golden brown at the edges.
3
Phase 3
Add the red chili powder and turmeric; stir for a few seconds without burning.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the tamarind water and simmer until the gravy thickens slightly.
5
Phase 5
Slide in the fish steaks and simmer gently until just cooked through.
6
Phase 6
Rest the curry for 30 minutes for the flavours to meld; serve with steamed rice.