Indian · 30 min
Cod Tikka Masala over Pilau Rice with Cucumber, Tomato & Mint Salad
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 683 kcal / serving
Cod tikka masala sits over fragrant basmati rice with a bright cucumber-tomato-mint salad. The creamy tomato sauce coats tender cod, making it a straightforward weeknight Indian-inspired dish that comes together in about half an hour.
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Ingredients
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- ¾ lbcod fillet
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- ½lemon
- ½shallot
- English cucumbers
- lemons
- shallots
From the pantry: black pepper, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground, garam masala, salt, turmeric, ground, virgin coconut oil
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Produce
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
- ½lemon
- ½shallot
- English cucumbers
- lemons
- shallots
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbcod fillet
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| basmati rice | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| cod fillet | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| fresh mint | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| grape tomatoes | 1 pint | 2 pints | 3 pints |
| heavy whipping cream | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| shallot | ½ | 1 | 2 |
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Directions
- Rinse the basmati until the water runs clear, then drain and place it in a small saucepan with water, turmeric, and salt; bring to a boil.
- When the water boils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15–18 minutes; keep the pot covered and let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, wash and dry all fresh produce.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium and swirl in virgin coconut oil; add minced ginger and garlic along with the listed spices, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the can of tomatoes, the cream, and a little sugar; bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 4–5 minutes.
- Pat the cod dry and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Purée the sauce with a hand blender until smooth, or mash for a chunkier texture, then return it to medium-low heat.
- Add the cod pieces to the sauce and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the fish is opaque and flakes with a fork, 6–8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the shallot, place it in a bowl, and add lemon juice, minced mint, diced cucumber, and halved grape tomatoes; season with salt and pepper and mix to make the salad.
- Fluff the rice and divide it between plates; top with cod tikka masala and serve the salad on the side.
Two tips
- Prep the salad components ahead of time by chopping cucumber, shallot, and mint so you can mix them quickly just before serving.
- If you want a touch more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the tikka masala sauce.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 683 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 63 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 578 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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