Malawian Chambo (Fried Fish in Gravy)

Step 1

Clean, salt and sprinkle fillets with lemon juice

Step 2

Roll in flour

Step 3

Heat about 4 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan and fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side and remove the fillets.

Step 4

In the pan add the chopped onion and fry until translucent (about 5 minutes)

Step 5

Mix in 2 Tablespoons of the Malawi curry spice blend and fry with the onions for about 2 minutes

Step 6

Add the rest of the curry spice blend along with 1 1/2 cups of water stirring so all the spice blend is nicely incorporated into the water.

Step 7

Add in the chopped carrots and green pepper and turn heat to a simmer.

Step 8

simmer until the vegetables are soft about 10 minutes

Step 9

Add in the fruit chutney and stir

Step 10

Place the fillets into the saucepan and make sure they are covered by the gravy.

Step 11

Close the lid and let the fish rest in the sauce for a few minutes.

Step 12

Plate with lots of the sauce

Step 13

Serve with nsima (cornmeal porridge) or rice.

Step 14

Enjoy!