Description
A flavorful and comforting curried cod dish featuring tender cod fillets simmered in a rich tomato and chickpea curry infused with fragrant spices, ginger, and garlic, finished with fresh lemon zest and coriander for brightness.
Ingredients
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For the Curry Base
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp medium curry powder
- thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
For the Fish
- 4 cod fillets (about 125-150g each)
To Garnish
- Zest of 1 lemon, then cut into wedges
- Handful coriander, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook onions: Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, lidded frying pan over high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until softened.
- Add spices, ginger, and garlic: Stir in 2 tablespoons medium curry powder, finely grated ginger, and crushed garlic cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring to combine.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas: Pour in the two 400g cans of chopped tomatoes and the drained chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir everything together well.
- Simmer the curry base: Reduce the heat slightly and cook the sauce uncovered for 8-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cod fillets: Place the cod fillets on top of the curry sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Scatter the lemon zest and chopped coriander over the curry. Serve hot with the lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the fish for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can adjust the curry powder amount to control the spice level.
- Serve this curried cod with rice or warm flatbread for a complete meal.
- Ensure the cod is cooked just until opaque to avoid drying out the fish.
- Fresh coriander and lemon zest brighten the rich curry flavors beautifully.
- Leftover curry can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: curried cod, fish curry, tomato curry, chickpea curry, easy Indian recipe, seafood curry
