Pescetarian, Lactose
2 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp fenugreek powder
3/8 tsp ground cloves
6 cloves garlic , minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger , finely grated
2 tbsp tamarind puree
1/2 red onion , chopped
6 tbsp water (plus more, as needed)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1/2 red onion , cut in half again (like a quartered orange) and thinly sliced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2/3 cup canned tomato pulp/polp (Mutti), OR tomato passata or crushed tomato
2/3 cup water
400ml/ 14oz coconut milk , full fat
1 1/4 tsp salt , cooking/kosher (or 3/4 tsp fine table salt)
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp chilli powder
2 long green chillies , cut into half lengthwise and deseeded
1 tomato , cut into 8 wedges then into 2.5cm chunks
600g / 1.2 lb firm-fleshed white fish , cut into 3cm cubes