Afghan-Style Catfish Stew 1 ea Large onion, chopped
2 ea Cloves garlic,finely chopped
1/4 c Oil
1 c Water
1 c (28 oz) whole tomatoes drained and chopped
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground turmeric
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1/8 ts Pepper
1 1/2 lb Catfish fillets
Snipped chives
Hot cooked basmati rice
Cut catfish into 2-inch pieces. Cook and stir onion and garlic in
oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until onion is tender and
light brown. Stir in water, tomatoes, salt, turmeric, coriander and
pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring
occasionally, 15 minutes. Gently stir fish into vegetable mixture.
Cover and cook over medium heat until fish flakes easily with fork,
about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with basmati rice.
Catfish is common fare in Kabul during the winter months. This hearty
stew, spiced with coriander and turmeric, is a warm and welcome
treat.
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