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.