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COD IN A TANGY MINTY SAUCE

Complete Indian Cooking
by Meena Pathak
This is an exceptional dish which is suitable not only as a quick tasty meal on a weekday but also for entertaining. If you are serving this for a dinner party, you can make the paste for the sauce in advance.
Serves four
 

Ingredients

• 4 large cod steaks, about 675 g (1½ lb) total weight
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 500 g (1¼ lb) chopped fresh coriander
• 8-10 small radishes
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 2 green chillies, seeded ;
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 12-14 mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger pulp
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 

Directions

Smear the cod steaks with a mixture of garam masala, salt and fresh coriander. Set aside for 12-15 minutes.

Put the remaining ingredients, except the oil, in a food processor or blender and blend to form a smooth paste.

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Cook the fish on each side for 3-4 minutes, then pour the pureed sauce mixture over the top. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over a medium heat. Serve while still hot.