Smoked Fish Curry Fern Food

SMOKED HADDOCK & CREAMED CORN CURRY

Steps:

• In a blender, whizz the sweetcorn, along with any liquid from the can, into a rough purée and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan and cook the onion for 2-3 mins to soften. Add the curry powder and garlic and cook for 1 min more until fragrant.
• Tip the creamed coconut into the pan with 300ml water, stirring until the creamed coconut dissolves. Add the puréed sweetcorn and bring to the boil. Place the haddock fillets in the sauce, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 mins, or until the fish is cooked through. Season and serve with rice.

SOUTH INDIAN FISH CURRY WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wide, non-stick covered pan. Add the onion, put on the lid and cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add the whole and ground spices, the ginger and garlic, stir for about 30 secs to release their flavours, then pour in the tomatoes and a can of water, the chickpeas and stock cube. Cover and leave to cook for 20 mins.
• Stir in the tamarind (if using), add the mackerel, then cover and cook for 8 mins more. Meanwhile, heat the rice following pack instructions, then tip into a bowl and toss with the almonds and coriander. Serve with the curry.

CURRIED COD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan. Cook the onion over a high heat for a few mins, then stir in the curry powder, ginger and garlic. Cook for another 1-2 mins until fragrant, then stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas and some seasoning.
• Cook for 8-10 mins until thickened slightly, then top with the cod. Cover and cook for another 5-10 mins until the fish is cooked through. Scatter over the lemon zest and coriander, then serve with the lemon wedges to squeeze over.