Ingredients

  • Quarter to half cup of dried rice, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as olive or sunflower
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala, medium or hot
  • 1 small onion, or half a medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced (or about 2 teaspoons of pre-prepared minced garlic
  • 100g to 150g white fish fillet or medallions, such as cod or hake, defrosted if frozen, without bones or skin, cut into cubes or pieces
  • 2 cups of chopped/sliced soft vegetables, whatever you have - try to include mushrooms and at least three green veg like brocolli, zucchini (baby marrows), asparagus, green beans, green peppers or spinach leaves - basically anything you can theoretically eat raw
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs, whatever you have (mixed herbs, oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Half teaspoon of white pepper
  • Half can of chopped peeled tomatoes
  • 100ml milk

Method

  • Clean and chop all the veg, defrost the fish if necessary and put the rice on to cook.
  • In a medium pot or pan heat the oil and garam masala to medium-high and add the onion.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in this order: garlic, fish pieces, vegetables, herbs, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, stir and allow to simmer for another 5 or 10 minutes.
  • Finally add the milk and adjust the heat, allowing to simmer until your casserole has the consistency you enjoy.
  • Serve over cooked rice.