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Mackerel Curry

Preparation: 15 mins

Cooking: 30 mins

Serves 4, costs under £8.00

Ingredients

  • 4 Fillets (400g) Fresh Scottish Mackerel
  • 2 Tablespoons (20g) Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Medium (300g) Onion
  • 6 (18g) Garlic Cloves or 30g Garlic Puree
  • ½ Teaspoon (2g) Ground Ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon (3g) Dried Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons (6g) Ground Coriander
  • 1 Teaspoon (3g) Ground Turmeric
  • 1 Teaspoon (3g) Garam Masala
  • ½ Large Tub (250g) Low Fat Yoghurt
  • 4 (20g) Green Chillies
  • 1 Mug (300g) Easy Cook Rice

Allergy Disclaimer

Always check the label of each ingredient for allergy warnings.

Cost Disclaimer

Please note the cost per serving may now be slightly higher due to rising prices in supermarkets.

Method

  1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Wash the chillies and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and white bit surrounding them. Finely chop the chillies. Wash hands immediately after.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until softened and lightly brown.
  4. Add the garlic and spices to the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the yogurt and chillies to the pan. Cover with a lid and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the mackerel fillets and continue to simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Try not to cook too long as the fish will produce a liquid and the sauce will spoil.
  7. While the fish is cooking, boil the rice according to the instructions on the packet and serve with the fish curry.

Nutritional Information


Per 100g
Per 402g serving

Energy Kcals
134
537
Energy Kj
564
2,268
Protein
5.5 g
21.9 g
Total Fat
3.9 g
15.8 g
Saturated Fat
0.8 g
3.2 g
Carbohydrates
20.7 g
83.4 g
Total Sugars
2.3 g
9.1 g
NSP Fibre
0.9 g
3.7 g
Sodium
38 mg
152 mg
Salt
0.1 g
0.4 g

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