Healthy Version of Fish Tagine

Okay here is another recipe, only I modified it a little bit. A lot of oil is typically used in Tagines* here, but since we eat them so often I try to adjust the recipe to make it a little better for us. If you want a more traditional tagine* just add about a 1/4 cup more oil and spice mixture.

* A "Tagine" is a typical dish here. You can have tagine of chicken,fish,or meat. They are all prepared in a simliar fashion. More on the way the people here cook it in another post.


INGREDIENTS:
(serves 4-5 people)
4 pieces of fish of your choice (frozen or fresh tilapia would be my choice if I lived in the USA)
2 potatoes
3 carrots
1 small onion (or less if you don't like onion very much)
2 medium sized tomatoes
1 handful of fresh chopped cilantro (or parsley)
1 tablespoon cumin
salt to taste (a tablespoon maybe)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon saffron colorant
chilli pepper to taste
1/4 cup mixed veg. oil/ olive oil

Okay, it might seem a little intimidating with the spices but it isn't. And it is simple to make. Of course you don't have to eat it like the picture, you can serve it on individual plates!!!

1. Cut potatoes,onions,carrots,and tomatoes in 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. Layer all the above in a LARGE skillet or casserole dish if you would rather bake this dish. Potatoes first, ending with the tomato. Save a few slices of tomato.
3. Lay fish on top of veggies.
4. Mix together spices,1/2 of the cilantro,oil and enough water so it pours easily over fish and lightly coats the top of the vegetables.
5. Place remaining tomatoes on top of the fish and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
6.Add a light dusting of salt and cook until fish is fully cooked and potatoes and carrots are tender.
(you may have to add more water, and change spices to your taste.
I hope you will try this recipe it is one of our favorites. I am jealous you guys won't have to be careful not to swallow any fish bones. -it really is a pain to have a little tiny one stuck in your throat!!!!