Fish masala dishes!
Fish (matjeri) masala
Surinam has a long border with the tropical Atlantic and also many rivers; so fish is abundantly available, thanks to these rich fishing grounds.
This fish is prepared the Indian way with that typical Surinamese touch!
Ingredients
* Fish filet (e.g. trout) : 2 lbs
* Large onion (diced into cubes)
* Garlic chopped (2 - 3 cloves)
* Masala powder (curry powder), 2 table spoons
* Ketchup 2 - 3 table spoons
* Sunflower oil
* Hot peppers (1 - 2)
* Sugar, half tea spoon
* Salt
Directions: serves 4 - 6
* First, fry the fish filet in the usual way
* Heat the oil and add the diced onion and
chopped garlic
* Fry this until the onion and garlic are glazed
* Add now the masala powder, under stirring
Immediately after this:
* Add the fried fish filet, hot peppers (optional), some water (1 cup), sugar and salt (to taste)
* Let simmer for about 10 minutes
Serve with steamy white rice and string beans as a vegetable.