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Serves/Makes: 3 - 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound plaice fillets, cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh or 4 teaspoon dried fenugreek* leaves
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1 small bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander (cilantro)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
• Salt to taste

How to cook Indian Simmered Plaice with Fenugreek:

• Heat oil and fry the plaice lightly. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the cumin seeds to the pan and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the onions and fry until golden brown.
• Grind together the fenugreek, chilies, coriander, garlic and ginger then stir the paste into the pan with the remaining ingredients.
• Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the plaice, stir well, cove and Simmer for 15 minutes until the fish is tender, adding a little water if necessary.
• Serve the Indian Simmered Plaice with Fenugreek hot with steamed rice and okra.

Comments:

*Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop. It is frequently used in curry.

This recipe for Indian Simmered Plaice with Fenugreek serves/makes: 3 - 4

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Main Ingredient: Flounder/Plaice
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Indian