Spicy Fish With Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (black or yellow)
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• salt
• 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Grind mustard seeds and chilies in a spice grinder and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine tamarind paste and warm water in a small bow and mash together to make a brown liquid. Strain through a sieve to remove solids. Toss solids, retain liquid.

3. 3

   Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add ginger, saute for 2 more minutes. Add curry powder and mustard-chili mixture. Saute 1 minute. Add tamarind water and a dash of salt. Add fish. Simmer 10 minutes or so until the fish is cooked.