Fish Steaks with Meen Masala
If Meen Masala is good on fish in Kerala, imagine what a dash of it can do for your favourite fish recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm fish steaks
- 2 tsp Meen Masala, ground
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tsp ginger, chopped
- 1 cup fresh peeled tomatoes or canned tomatoes
- 1 glass white wine
- 4 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 4 tbsp capers, rinsed (optional)
Method
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1
Season the fish with the Meen Masala and salt.
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2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the oil and brown the fish for 2 minutes on each side.
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3
Remove the fish. Add the fenugreek and temper the seeds until golden brown.
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4
Add the onion and the ginger, and cook until golden.
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5
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, the wine and the capers. Cook the sauce until the flavours are melded (3-5 minutes).
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6
Place the fish in the sauce and let simmer slowly until cooked.
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7
Garnish with dill and serve.
