1 red chilli, deseeded (unless you like more heat) and finely chopped
1 heaped tbsp garam masala
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
250g basmati rice, rinsed and drained
500ml vegetable or chicken stock
250g hot smoked fish (such as salmon, trout or mackerel), flaked
3 medium free-range eggs, put straight into boiling water for 6 minutes, cooled under running water, then shelled and quartered
Chopped fresh coriander to garnish
Lemon wedges to serve
Raita or yogurt to serve
Ingredient ending
PREP TIME
5m
COOK TIME
30m
TOTAL TIME
35m
YIELD Serve 4-6
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan with a lid. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, then fry gently for a few minutes until they start to pop and smell toasted. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes more, then add the onion, chilli and remaining spices. Cook for 5 minutes or so until the onion has softened.
Stir the ketchup into the pan, then add the rice and stock. Stir, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 10 minutes until cooked.
When the rice is ready, season, then toss through the fish. Tip onto a serving plate and scatter with the quartered eggs and coriander. Serve with lemon wedges and raita or yogurt.