Catfish Masala

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs catfish, can use tilapia and snapper too
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large tomato
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, can use corn oil
• 1 teaspoon bottled crushed garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, can use 1 tsp. bottled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the fish into 2" pieces.

2. 2

   Peel the onion and cut into 1/4" slices. Cut the pepper and tomato in half and remove and discard seeds and stems. Cut the pepper and tomato into 1/2" pieces and set the veggies aside.

3. 3

   Put 1 tablespoons of the oil into a large frying pan or wok and begin heating over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the fish and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and transfer the fish and any liquid to a bowl.

5. 5

   Add the remaining oil to the pan and begin heating over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until veggies begin to soften. Add the spices and mix well.

6. 6

   Return the partly cooked fish to the pan and stir gently so it is covered with sauce. Turn the heat down to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve immediately or set aside until ready to eat, then reheat briefly.