Indian Fish Curry by Paint The Kitchen Red

– 2 tbsp coconut oil
– 10 curry leaves (optional)
– 1 cup onion, chopped
– 1 tbsp garlic
– 1 tbsp ginger
– 1/2 serrano or jalapeno chili pepper (sliced or slit (use 1 whole chili for spicy)
– 1 cup tomato, chopped
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1/4 tsp cumin powder
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp water (for deglazing)
– 1 cup coconut milk (about 1/2 of 14 oz. can)
– 1 1/2 lbs fish fillets (e.g. firm fish like cod or haddock, cut into 2-inch pieces)
– 1 tsp lime juice
– Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
– Fresh tomato slices for garnish (optional)

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min