Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji

  Ingredients: 2 cans tuna (4.5 oz each) 2 medium potatoes, quartered then sliced thinly 1 tbsp oil 1/3 cup sliced onions 1 tbsp crushed garlic 1 sprig curry leaves chili pepper to taste  1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp Fiji masala or garam masala 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 cup tomato puree/sauce or 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes  salt to taste 1/4 cup water Cilantro to garnish Method: Add oil to a pan and heat on medium high heat Add onions and sauté until golden and slightly browned Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds Add chili pepper, sprig of curry leaves, and cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds Add turmeric powder and masala. Sauté for 1 minute Add tomato sauce/fresh tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala blend. Add potatoes, tuna, and salt to taste. Stir well.  Add water, cover, and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.  Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti, rice, or any side of your choice....

Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can Mackerel  4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 medium onion, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled & crushed 2-3 sprigs of curry leaves 1 tbsp Fiji or Garam Masala 1 tsp turmeric  1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli powder (or to taste) 1/4 tsp asafetida 1 tbsp tamarind pulp 1-2 tbsp oil  salt to taste cilantro  1-2 cups of water (or as desired) Method: Remove bones from fish fillets and break up into smaller chunks if desired On high heat, in a heavy bottom pan, heat oil.  Once hot add tomatoes and onions. Cook until soft (2-3 mins). Add crushed garlic and ginger. Cook approximately 1 minute Add curry leaves and all spices. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add a little water if needed Add potatoes and salt. Cook covered for 5 minutes Add fish and tamarind along with some water. Cook covered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Check to see i...