Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/2 pound cod fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
• fresh curry leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook mustard seeds in hot oil until they begin to crackle. Stir in ginger and onion; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in water, and stir in tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then season with coriander, chile powder, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Cook fish in sauce until fish is cooked through. Serve garnished with fresh curry leaves.