Fiji Lobster Curry

Step 1

Put the onion chunks, garlic, chilies and ginger into a food processor or mortar and pestle and grind together to form a paste and set aside.

Step 2

In a big pot add oil and heat it on med heat.

Step 3

Add cumin,fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cardamon and cloves, stir in hot oil for about 45 secs

Step 4

Add in the paste you set aside and stir well,

Step 5

Add curry leaves or powder at this time along with the turmeric.

Step 6

Add diced tomato and onions and reduce the flame to low, cover and let it simmer until tomatoes become soft and onions become translucent, Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the bottom

Step 7

Add 1/2 cup of water and let it cook until all the water evaporates and the oil starts to separate.

Step 8

Arrange the lobster tails and let it cook on medium flame for about 5 mins

Step 9

Add enough water to cover the lobster and cook on medium for another 10 mins

Step 10

Add 1 tsp of crushed ginger, garlic, chili paste

Step 11

Add 1/2 can of coconut milk and stir well, cook for another 4 mins

Step 12

check for spices (salt n chilies)

Step 13

Add chopped cilantro for garnish

Step 14

Serve with white rice and raita.