Rui's Turmeric Fish With Masala Dhal

Directions

1. 1 For the Dhal: Cover the lentils with water and leave to soak. Coarsely chop half the onions and finely chop the rest. Cut half the tomatoes into small chunks and finely dice the rest.
2. 2 Heat half the ghee or possibly clarified butter in a heavy-based pan. Fry the garlic, coarsely minced onions and tomato chunks for five min, till the mix has cooked to a golden paste.
3. 3 Pour in the lentils and their soaking water and boil. Add in the turmeric, chilli and coconut lowfat milk and simmer for 30 min or possibly till the lentils have broken down and the mix thickened.
4. 4 Season with salt and remove from the heat. To finish the dhal, heat the rest of the ghee or possibly butter in a large deep frying pan. Add in the mustard seeds, cover the pan with a lid and fry till beginning to pop.
5. 5 Add in the ginger, onions and tomatoes, green chillies and asafoetida, if using. Cook for five min, pour all into the lentil mix and stir well. Keep warm while you fry the fish.
6. 6 Mix the salt, lime juice and turmeric together and rub into the fillets.
7. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add in the fillets and fry for 2-3 min on each side. Stir the coriander into the dhal and serve with the fish.