Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Swahili Fish Curry (Mchuzi Wa Samaki)

 If you are a lover of Fish than you will love this  fish recipe . The recipe is   popular among the Swahili-speaking peoples of East Africa . It is full of  flavors. I hope you enjoy making this and  also feel free to  try the rest of the recipes on this blog. ( recipe this from http://xawaash.com please check them out also..)
Ingredients: 
7 pcs                         Tilapia Fillets
1 Tbsp                       Fresh Ginger (grated)
2                              Garlic cloves (minced)
3 Tbsp                       Fresh coriander (chopped)
1                              Jalapeno (or to taste)
1                              Tomato (seeded & diced)
1 tsp                         Tomato paste
1/4 cup                     Canola (or vegetable) oil
1 can                        Coconut milk
1                              Lime (or lemon)
1 Tbsp                       Vegetable seasoning
Spice Mix
1 tsp                         Coriander seeds
1 tsp                         Cumin seeds
1 tsp                         Black pepper 

Waxa loo baahanyahay:   
(Q.W. waa qaaddo weyn – midda cunnada lagu cuno) (q.y. waa qaaddo yar)

7 gabal                     Malaay (Kalluun)
1 Q.W.                     Sanjabiil (xoqan)
2                             Tuun ama toon (xoqan) 
3 Q.W.                     Kabsaro caleen (jarjaran)
1                             Basbaas
1                             Yaanyo (miraha laga bixiyey oo la jarjaray)
1 q.y.                       Yaanyo shiishiid
1/4 koob                   Saliid cad 
1 gasac                    Caanaha qumbaha
1                             Liin dhanaan
1 Q.W.                     Maraq dajaaj
Carafta (xawaashka)
1 q.y.                       Kaamuun
1 q.y.                       Kabsaro (xawaash dhuudhuub)
1 q.y.                       Filfil 
Waxaa fiirsataa ‘video’ga sida loo kariyey.

Directions:
Grind the spices using a spice mill. In a pan set on medium heat, add the oil and the spice mix. Add the garlic and ginger before the spices burn.
Add the diced tomato and tomato paste, then mix well. After 2 minutes, add the coconut milk, the jalapeno, and the chopped coriander. Stir well then add the tilapia fillets. Cover and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes. 
After the 3 minutes have elapsed, flip the fish using a fork or spatula. Cover and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
Squeeze one fresh lime on top of the fish and serve.

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