Happy New Year foodie Family, I hope 2014 brings you all your desires. We are excited for this New Year, there is so much we want to achieve with the 9jafoodie brand and we know none of it will be possible without you all. So here is hoping you continue to support us and share our work with your friends and family. We appreciate you guys so much.

We are starting off the year with a simple 30 minutes supper; there will definitely be more to come. It’s often a balancing act trying to cook delicious meals and keeping up with other demands of life, not to worry though we are here to rescue you with simple, delicious and time conscious meals.

I am a big fan of this dish, it’s straightforward, delicious and it pleases even the pickiest foodies. Try it with your choice of Fish – Tilapia, catfish, croaker, prawns or salmon will work well in this recipe. I am making use of filleted catfish cousin called Basa, if you live in North America you can find Basa or Tilapia fillets frozen at walmart.  Feel free to use unfilleted fish steaks.

Ingredients:

• Fish – 450 grams  – Cleaned and Cut
• Curry powder- 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon ( Substitute- More curry powder)
• Coconut oil – 3 Tablespoons (Substitute – Olive or vegetable oil )
• Onion – Half medium bulb – finely minced
• Chilli pepper – 2 Medium – finely minced (Substitute – 1 habanera pepper (ata rodo))
• Tomatoes – 2 medium – Peeled and cubed
• Coconut milk – 2 cups
• Maggi – 2 cubes
• Salt – To taste
• Ginger powder – ½ Teaspoon
• All purpose Flour- 1 heaped Tablespoon

Directions:

• Season the fish with 1 cube of maggi, salt and ginger power. Set aside to marinate for 15 Minutes or overnight
• Place a large skillet on medium heat. Heat up the coconut oil. Add in onions and gently fry until slightly brown