Tilapia With Tomato Curry Recipe

Name: Tilapia With Tomato Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large tilapia fillets; 4 large tomatoes chopped; 4 tablespoons Maggi Coconut Powder; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Tumeric Powder; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 6 cardamom pods; 3 dried red chilies; 5 cloves; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; Ground black pepper; Salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups warm water; Will need additional cayenne pepper, tumeric powder and olive oil to season and fry the fillets.

Servings: persons

3 large tilapia fillets
4 large tomatoes chopped
4 tablespoons Maggi Coconut Powder
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tumeric Powder
1 inch cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods
3 dried red chilies
5 cloves
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
Ground black pepper
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups warm water
Will need additional cayenne pepper, tumeric powder and olive oil to season and fry the fillets.

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For the sauce,
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- Heat the olive oil in a medium sized pot
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- Add cumin seeds when oil is hot
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- When the cumin seeds start sputtering, add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves and red chilies
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- Stir for a minute or two until large spices begin to turn darker
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- Remove pot from the stove (to avoid oil from splashing) and add ginger and garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, tumeric and cayenne pepper
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- Put the pot back on the stove and stir the contents.
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- Cook on medium heat until tomatoes completely soften. Approximately 15 minutes.
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For the fish,
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- Lay the fillets out on a flat surface
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- Rub the following onto both sides of the fish - tumeric, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper
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- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook fish on both sides for a few minutes (do not need to fully cook fish)
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- Cut cooked fished into smaller pieces
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- Mix 2 cups of warm water with 4 tablespoons of Maggi coconut powder. Add coconut water mixture to the tomato curry.
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- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and add 2 tablespoons of flour. Mix together until a paste forms. Take the skillet off the stove. Spoon in about a cup of the coconut water/tomato mixture into the skillet and stir. Add this into the pot and stir.
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- Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
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- Add the fish pieces in. Simmer again on low flame until the sauce thickens to desired consistency. Add salt to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large tilapia fillets, 4 large tomatoes chopped, 4 tablespoons Maggi Coconut Powder, 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, and more.

Yes, Tilapia With Tomato Curry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tilapia With Tomato Curry

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