Catfish Curry

Ingredients

• 2 catfish fillets, skinned and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 green finger chilies, finely sliced
• 5 cm gingerroot, peeled and finely diced
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 200 ml coconut milk
• 150 ml boiling water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the groundnut (or vegetable, not olive) oil in a large pan, then add the onion and curry powder. Cook for four minutes, until the onion starts to caramelise,.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric and salt and cook for a further two minutes.

3. 3

   Add the water and half the coconut milk and simmer for two minutes.

4. 4

   Add the fish and simmer, stirring, for a further 5-6 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the remaining coconut milk and simmer for a further two minutes, or until the fish is cooked through the way you like it.

6. 6

   Serve with basmati rice.