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Turmeric fish with spicy potatoes

Name: Turmeric fish with spicy potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1kg potatoes (such as pontiac or desiree), cut into chunks; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 small dried red chillies; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/3 cup (80ml) peanut oil; 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour; 800g white fish fillets (such as flathead or ling); Tzatziki, to serve

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For a delicate yet spicy twist on fish and chips, try this recipe for tumeric fish with spicy potatoes.

1kg potatoes (such as pontiac or desiree), cut into chunks
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 small dried red chillies
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup (80ml) peanut oil
1/2 cup (75g) plain flour
800g white fish fillets (such as flathead or ling)
Tzatziki, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.

Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the garlic and 1 teaspoon each of cumin, turmeric and black mustard seeds, then add the chillies, juice and half the peanut oil.
3.

Season with salt and pepper. Spread on a large baking tray and roast for 40 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.
4.

Mix together the flour, remaining spices, and some salt and pepper, then dust the fish fillets with the mixture. Heat the remaining oil in a frypan over medium heat and fry the fish for 2-3 minutes each side until golden.
5.

Serve with the spicy potatoes and some tzatziki.