Dry Fish Curry with Tamarind and Curry Leaves

Cut the fish into serving portions and place on a large plate. Squeeze over the lemon juice and turn to coat. Sprinkle over the turmeric and season with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.

To cook: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan. Cook the onion, curry leaves and mustard seeds with a pinch of salt over a medium heat for 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Add the ginger, garlic and chilli and cook for 2 minutes. until fragrant.

Scrape the mixture into a bowl, then add a little more oil to the pan. When hot, add the fish and cook until golden and just cooked through. Add the onion mixture back to the pan and stir in the tamarind and water. Bring to a simmer and taste. If it’s too sour, stir in a little sugar to balance the flavours.

To serve: Top the fish with sliced red onion and lime wedges and serve the coconut yoghurt separately. Serves 4.