Description
This Curried Cod recipe combines tender cod fillets with a fragrant, spiced tomato and chickpea curry sauce. The dish is quick and easy to prepare, featuring aromatic ingredients like ginger, garlic, and medium curry powder, finished with fresh lemon zest and coriander for a vibrant, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp medium curry powder
- thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
Tomato and Chickpea Sauce
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 400g can chickpeas
Fish and Garnish
- 4 cod fillets (about 125-150g each)
- zest of 1 lemon, then cut into wedges
- handful coriander, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté onion: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, lidded frying pan over high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until softened but not browned.
- Add spices and aromatics: Stir in 2 tablespoons of medium curry powder, grated ginger, and crushed garlic cloves. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant, ensuring the spices release their flavors.
- Incorporate tomatoes and chickpeas: Add two 400g cans of chopped tomatoes and a 400g can of chickpeas to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the sauce: Allow the sauce to cook for 8-10 minutes over medium heat to thicken slightly and develop rich flavor.
- Cook the cod fillets: Place the cod fillets on top of the thickened sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the fish is opaque, flakey, and cooked through.
- Add finishing touches and serve: Scatter the lemon zest and roughly chopped coriander over the cooked dish. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the cod and sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute cod with other firm white fish like haddock or pollock.
- If you prefer a spicier curry, add a pinch of chili flakes along with the curry powder.
- Serve with rice, naan, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- To save time, you can prepare ginger and garlic paste in advance.
- This dish is naturally gluten free and suitable for a low-fat diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: curried cod recipe, easy fish curry, Indian-inspired fish dish, cod with chickpeas, quick stovetop curry
