Kari Ikan Malaysian Fish Curry

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If okras are not your thing replace them with green beans. Malaysian fish curry powder can be bought from asian supermarkets. (note: i didn't strictly follow every step. Adjust measurements to your own taste :)

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Steps

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Process garlic and onion to a smooth paste in a spice blender , adding a little oil if needed to keep the mixture turning , set aside.

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Mix curry powder with 4 tbsp water to form a paste , set aside.

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Soak tamarind pulp in 500ml of water for 5 minutes , then squeeze and strain to obtain juiceset aside.

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Heat oil in a wide saucepan , add mustard seeds , fenugreek , cumin and curry leaves.

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Fry until mustard seeds start to pop add the garlic onion paste , stir fry over low heat until mixture smells fragrant and starts to brown.

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Add curry paste and cook over low heat until dry and oil starts to separate.

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Add tamarind juice and bring to a boil.

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Add fish and okras , tomatoes , chillies , coconut milk , salt.

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Simmer gently about 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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garlic cloves, onion, fish curry powder, dried tamarind, water, oil, black mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seed, curry leaf, tomatoes, grouper, okra, green chilies, coconut milk, salt