Thon Curry Moutarde à la Mauricienne (Mauritian-style Tuna Mustard Curry)
Thon Curry Moutarde à la Mauricienne (Mauritian-style Tuna Mustard Curry) is a traditional Mauritian recipe for a classic dish of tuna cooked in a curried mustard sauce base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mauritian version of: Mauritian-style Tuna Mustard Curry (Thon Curry Moutarde à la Mauricienne).
Skin the tuna fillet then cut into pieces about 4cm square and 2cm thick. Salt the fish pieces and set aside for 10 minutes.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan or wok. Wash the excess salt from the fish then add to the pan and fry for 2 minutes per side. Remove with tongs and set aside.
Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the oil remaining in the pan and fry for 1 minutes. Now add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes more. Stir in the mustard, curry powder, turmeric and stir-fry the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the water and use to de-glaze the pan.
Add the fish pieces and cook for 3 minutes more then add salt to taste.
Serve hot, accompanied by basmati rice and green vegetables. If desired, garnish with coriander leaves.