Mauritian Corn & Fish Curry

My Mauritian corn and fish curry holds a special place in my heart. The aromatic spices and beautiful curry flavours taste so comforting. With a rich gravy, tender corn pieces and roasted vegan fish, it’s so full of textures and warm spices.

Courses Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty Intermediate

Time

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins

Servings 6

Ingredients

6-8 vegan fish filets chopped and roasted lightly
3 corn on the cob - chopped in 4-5 even pieces
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
12 curry leaves
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp mild curry powder (Mauritian curry powder if you can find it)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tsp garam masala
2 bay leaves
2 tsp raw sugar
400 ml full fat coconut milk
1/2 lemon squeezed
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot filled with water on medium high heat, boil corn on the cob for 15 mins until corn is tender
While corn is boiling, in a small bowl add asafoetida, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, ground cumin and ground coriander. In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated add ginger, fresh thyme and curry leaves and mix for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Then add spice bowl to the skillet along with tomato paste. Mix for 30 seconds, then add 1 cup water and mix well for another 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk and sugar and put heat down to low-medium. Add garam masala and bay leaves and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss in vegan fish, mix well. Then add corn pieces and let cook, mixing throughout. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for about 10-15 minutes then top with a squeeze of lemon and fresh coriander. Serve with basmati rice, parathas and optional mango pickle.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 440.79kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.81g39%
Saturated Fat 14.32g72%
Cholesterol 93.33mg32%
Sodium 870.75mg37%
Potassium 1035.6mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 18.62g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.72g15%
Sugars 5.77g
Protein 41.75g84%

Vitamin A 17.16 IU
Vitamin C 11.57 mg
Calcium 81.74 mg
Iron 5.09 mg
Vitamin D 5.78 IU
Vitamin E 2.82 IU
Vitamin K 15.07 mcg
Thiamin 0.18 mg
Riboflavin 0.17 mg
Niacin 9.11 mg
Vitamin B6 0.41 mg
Folate 80.07 mcg
Vitamin B12 2.94 mcg
Phosphorus 450.09 mg
Magnesium 117.23 mg
Zinc 1.47 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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