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Snoek Curry, A Bold South African Fish Curry with Tomatoes and Spices
Traditional Snoek Curry with Tomatoes and Masala
Snoek curry is a true Cape favorite. It’s bold, spiced just right, and surprisingly quick to put together. With fresh tomatoes, masala, and tender chunks of snoek, this dish brings out the best of home-style cooking in under 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Snoek Curry
- A true taste of South African comfort food.
- It’s quick enough for weeknights yet flavorful enough for weekends.
- Uses simple pantry spices with a real punch of flavor.
- Works with rice, bread, or pap, whatever you’ve got.
Home-style Snoek Curry made with fresh tomatoes, masala, and coriander. A quick and bold South African fish curry recipe.
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Bold Snoek Curry with Masala
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
A true South African, Cape classic made easy, that feels like comfort food. Would you add extra chili?
Ingredients
- 1 pack raw snoek, cleaned, deboned, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 tbsp masala
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin (jeera) powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 onion, chopped
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend tomatoes, spices, optional chili, and a little water until smooth in a food processor.
- Heat oil in a pot. Fry the onion until soft and lightly golden.
- Add tomato-spice purée and let it cook 5–7 minutes to release the oils.
- Add snoek pieces and salt.
- Stir gently, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
- Let most of the liquid reduce, it should be saucy but not watery.
- Garnish with coriander.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Ureshani
Make this bold Snoek Curry with fresh tomatoes, masala, and coriander for a quick and flavorful dinner. A traditional South African fish curry recipe that’s simple and comforting.
Snoek Curry delivers bold South African flavors with a simple mix of fresh tomatoes, masala, and coriander. It’s quick to make, rich in taste, and pairs beautifully with rice, bread, or pap, making it a perfect comfort dish that feels both homely and satisfying.
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