Lord Clive of Crawley is resident for the next few days, cue the Curry. Last night it was an impromptu Stir Fry around midnight, a success. Tonight Hector decided to offer Fish Curry and ignore the tried and tested Machi Masala Recipe. The Sea Bass was in the fridge so no defrosting required, however, frozen Chopped Onions were the starting point. While the Onions were in the microwave I decided to Dry Fry the Spices. The Soft Onions were then mixed in to the Spices, still no Vegetable Oil in the Karahi. The result looked pleasing, I may try this again.
Thereafter it was back to the standard preparation of a Masala before adding Dry Methi and Dry Curry Leaves. Time passed so far, about ten minutes.
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Methi is so important!
After another ten minutes I knew this was not long enough to prepare a worthy Masala but for tonight’s purposes it had to be. The Fish and Mushrooms went in whilst the Rice was prepared in the microwave.
The resulting Fish Curry looked exactly how I wish a Fish Curry to appear: Minimal Masala. Fresh Coriander on top was the final touch.
Time taken – 35 minutes, so the answer is – No.
This was as much a Fish Stir Fry as a Fish Curry, perhaps I could call it – Fish Karahi?
The proof is in the eating.
The Curry was devoured. The photographic evidence shows I did add Salt, it is there at the time of adding the tinned tomatoes. Just how much Seasoning does a Fish Curry require? I am not the first person to under-season a Fish Curry and unfortunately will not be the last. As for the guest? Who complains about free food at midnight?