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Bold Snoek Curry with Masala

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  • Author: EsmeSalon
  • 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

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  • 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

  1. Blend tomatoes, spices, optional chili, and a little water until smooth in a food processor.
  2. Heat oil in a pot. Fry the onion until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Add tomato-spice purée and let it cook 5–7 minutes to release the oils.
  4. Add snoek pieces and salt.
  5. Stir gently, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
  6. Let most of the liquid reduce, it should be saucy but not watery.
  7. Garnish with coriander.

Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Ureshani

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