MACHHLI KA SALNA (a simple fish curry)

• 3/4 to 1 pound fish fillet(s)
• 1 onion, chopped (about 4 oz.wt.)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons oil (0.8 oz.wt.)
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup canned tomatoes (4 oz.wt.)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons water (1.2 oz.wt.)
• 3/8 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in frying pan and cook the chopped onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Stir in the curry powder and cook around 4 minutes to mellow the spices.

Add tomatoes, water, and salt; cook 4 minutes more to thicken the sauce.

Meanwhile rinse the fish fillets and arrange in a 1.5-liter flat dish (with lid). Note weight of fish fillets.

Pour tomato mixture over fish in dish. Cover and cook in an 1100-watt microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 4 minutes 5 seconds to 5 minutes 26 seconds per pound.

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 2