Ghaliyeh Mahi

Ingredients

• Water (2 cups)
• Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (1 cup, chopped)
• Fresh cilantro (1 cup, chopped)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 large, chopped)
• Fish fillets (such as white fish or salmon) (1 pound)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion turns golden brown and fragrant.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, red chili powder, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly to develop the flavors.
4. Gently add the fish fillets to the pot, ensuring they are well coated with the spice mixture.
5. Pour in the water and add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
6. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat, allowing the fish to cook through and soak up all the flavors.
7. In the final 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley, allowing their freshness to permeate the stew.
8. Serve the Ghaliyeh Mahi hot, accompanied by steamed rice or warm bread, perfect for soaking up the rich sauce.