Fish (matjeri) Masala

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Surinam has a long border with the tropical Atlantic and also many rivers; so fish is abundantly available, thanks to these rich fishing grounds.
This fish is prepared the Indian way with that typical Surinamese touch!

Serves 4 - 6.

Ingredients:

• Fish filet (e.q. trout) : 2 lbs
• Large onion (diced into cubes)
• Garlic chopped (2 - 3 cloves)
• Masala powder (curry powder), 2 table spoons
• Ketchup 2 - 3 table spoons
• Sunflower oil
• Hot peppers (1 - 2)
• Sugar, half tea spoon
• Salt

Directions:

• First, fry the fish filet in the usual way
• Heat the oil and add the diced onion and chopped garlic
• Fry this until the onion and garlic are glazed
• Add now the masala powder, under stirring

Immediately after this:

• Add the fried fish filet, hot peppers (optional), some water (1 cup), sugar and salt (to taste)
• Let simmer for about 10 minutes

Serve with steamy white rice and string beans as a vegetable.