FOOD LIBRARY
Light Indian Fish Curry
September 26, 2026 · Vaishnavi

Ingredients
- 180g firm white fish fillets (cod or rohu), cubed
- 40g red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed
- 100g tomato, chopped
- 60g onion, finely sliced
- 80g spinach leaves
- 1 tsp (5ml) mustard or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric + 1 tsp coriander powder + chilli to taste
- 200ml water or light stock
- Fresh coriander and lemon wedge to finish
Preparation
- Heat 1 tsp oil; soften onion with ginger-garlic paste 2–3 min.
- Add spices and tomato; cook until pulpy.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and water; simmer 12 min until lentils soften.
- Add fish cubes; gentle simmer 6–8 min until just cooked.
- Fold in spinach to wilt; adjust salt and finish with coriander and lemon.
- Rest 2 min; serve hot as one portion.