SEAFOOD PATIA Indian seafood

                                                              

                                                                   SEAFOOD PATIA                                                         

                                                                    SEAFOOD PATIA

                                 A traditional Parsi dish redolent with spices, heat, a touch of sour and a touch of                                       sweet. Enjoy!

                           

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs fish or shrimp, cleaned, deboned and skinned

Marinade

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice

Masala

3 1/2 Tbsp oil

2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions

2 Tbsp ginger garlic paste

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cayenne powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp brown or white sugar or jaggery

1 1/2 cups tomato puree

3 Tbsp vinegar  I use apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup water

cilantro for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, place the fish pieces in the marinade, cover and set aside for about half an hour.

Now pour the oil in a goodly pan and warm over medium heat.

Gently slide the fish pieces into the hot oil and cook for 1/2 a minute on each side. Remove the fish to plate and set aside.

Stir the onions into the same pan with the remaining oil and fry until they are translucent and a pale pinky brown.

Add the ginger and garlic and powdered spices and stir for a half minute.

Slide in the tomato puree. salt, vinegar and sugar and stir gently to thoroughly mix the curry ingredients.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced to a smoothly moving mass.

Taste for flavor.  It should be spicy, sweet and tangy.  Intense.

Now gently introduce the fish pieces, cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes till done nicely but not overcooked.

Let the patia rest for an hour before serving. 

Sprinkle with cilantro for fresh, green aromas and sparkle. :)

Enjoy with warm white rice.