Monday, December 14, 2009

Guest Post: A Simple Maldivian Lunch


It is with great pleasure to introduce you all to another cool blog, Chilli's and Lime it is written by Peanuts a sweet stay home mum in Malaysia, who cooks great food. I asked her if she could kindly share with us a Maldivian dish as that's where she is originally from.
Blogging is such a treat and an amazing way to learn dishes from around the world from the expert's!


Hi!,

I am a 30 year old stay at home mum of one adorable 2 year old :) . Gave up my job just to start a family and do what i like to do most cook :) . Currently living in a sleepy town in Malaysia, sleepy but very nice and laid back nothing like the crazy life in
kuala lumpur, moved here 2 years ago hubby is studying here so whole family moved.

Didn't pay much attention to Maldivian recipes until I got married , my husband loves Maldivian meals so I started learning them from my mum and aunts and learnt that its important to know about your own country's recipes and not always depend on the older folks for it :).

Anyways here is one of my favourite curries actually i didn't know which one to choose :) but decided to go with the simplest but slightly spicy.

A Simple Maldivian Lunch


A spicy fish curry served with plain cooked rice and a green salad.

For 4 people you will need :

Ingredients:
  • 250g fish fillet or steak preferably tuna, those big steak pieces will do well for 4, or any other kind of firm fish like mackerel) , cut into 1 inch cubes)

  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves pound or grated
  • 4 pods cardamoms, ends snipped
  • 1 inch piece cinnamon
  • 1 sprig curry leaf
  • 1 pandan leaf cut into big pieces (I asked Peanut about this she stated that it is not necessary)
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • ¼ tsp turmeric,
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste or 1/2 tsp tamarind paste
  • 200ml pkt or a can of coconut milk, not coconut cream
  • Salt
  • Oil
Method:

1. In a small pot or saucepan, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add onion slices and sauté till the onion is translucent.


2.Switch off heat .Pour 100ml coconut milk into a measuring jug, add 400ml water , stir and pour this into the saucepan and add the rest of the ingredients .


3. Place the pan back over the stove , bring to a boil , then lower heat and simmer and cook till the fish is cooked., give it a stir every now and then.


4. Add 80ml of coconut milk, simmer for about 1 minute, stir , adjust seasoning, and if you think it’s too spicy add about ½ tsp sugar.


Serve with plain cooked rice and green salad



    To make a Maldivian green salad, you need 1 small onion, sliced thinly into half moons, put this in a bowl add salt a red chilli ( de seeded if you like) and juice of 1/2 lime juice or lemon juice . using your fingers scrunch up the onions so they start to go soft and release their juice. Add finely sliced greens, it can be any type of lettuce or spinach, mix carefully adjust seasoning, and more lime juice if you want.


    Enjoy!



    23 comments:

    1. This salad looks incredible, I love all of the herbs and spices you added.

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    2. How wonderful. I initially thought curry would overpower fish but your recipe is grand.

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    3. The slightly spicy fish curry looks delicious. Curry is one of my favorite spice blends. The salad looks pretty darn good too.

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    4. Invite me to dinner? Please?! OMG. It looks SO good...I can practically smell it!

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    5. I think it's a good combo for the curry and salad. Nice job :)

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    6. i love maldives! i went there for my honeymoon and i miss it a lot! the recipe is great! thank you for sharing!
      justyna

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    7. Mmm, delish! I am really getting into fish curries this year.

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    8. What a delicious recipe! I love all the flavors!!!

      Rebecca, I love the new site :)

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    9. It sounds spicy and looks delicious! Served with a salad -- what a great lunch! Thanks for sharing.

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    10. Hmm ... Sounds good for lunch at work ... Simple and yet flavorful!

      Pei-Lin

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    11. Looks very tasty and I love that refreshing salad!

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    12. Fish curry and the refreshing green salad looks delectable!

      Cheers,

      Gera

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    13. The flavors here are just incredible!

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    14. Thanks so much for all your comments will pass them along, which we could all have a plate!!
      and thanks Erica Reeni kindly let me copy her template!!

      love Rebecca

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    15. Wonderful..I love recipes by Peanutts...Thanks Rebecca and thanks Peanutts !!!!!

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    16. Looks so good! Very cool to be a guest blogger! Enjoyed the post!

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    17. This looks excellent! I've never had a fish curry.

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    18. Gulmohar: oh her blog is great isn't it
      dishesdone thanks for visiting
      Reeni you so need to have a fish curry!

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    19. This sounds so yummy! So glad to meet another wonderful blogger!

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    20. This sound so yummy, great flavors. The salad looks awesome.
      Mimi

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    21. I love how you incorporate other bloggers and other cuisines into your blog. It's always a delight to see new cultural dishes!

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