Cod Curry with Mushrooms

Adapted from The New Vintage Kitchen website

https://vintagekitchen.org/2023/01/19/quick-cod-curry-with-mushrooms/ 

1 lb. fresh Cod
2 tbsp. coconut oil
1 large onion, sliced
8 oz. button mushrooms, quartered
1 sweet red pepper, minced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
Salt
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. garam masala
½ tsp. cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
1 dried red chili
½ cup water
1 cup coconut milk
1 inch knob of fresh ginger, grated

Portion the fish as desired and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside while you get everything else ready.

Over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms, and pepper and cook until soft and translucent, salting to your own taste. Make a little space in the center of the pan and add the garlic, tomato paste, and spices, and cook for a minute or so or until there is lovely fragrance.

Deglaze the pan with water, reduce the heat to medium low, and add the coconut milk and ginger. Mix everything together and taste for seasoning. Nestle the fish in the curry, cover and cook for five minutes. Remove from the heat, and leave covered another five minutes.

Serve with a nice squeeze of lemon or lime.