Ghaliyeh Mahi

Ingredients

• Water (2 cups)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 large, finely chopped)
• Fish fillets (4 pieces)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is golden brown.
3. Add the tomato paste, turmeric, red chili powder, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the fish fillets to the pot and gently stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
5. Pour in the water and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and tender.
7. Stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve the Ghaliyeh Mahi hot with steamed rice or bread.