Salted Cod with Potato Bhaji

I took my time, I apologise. It's been a crazy few weeks, having moved 4 times since we arrived back from Montreal, but I have finally had the opportunity to share my DELICIOUS dinner with my Canadian homie, Levan.

Over the weeks I have thought of Levan each time I put a spoonful or forkful of something delicious in my mouth, but I thought nothing would make her more proud than cooking up a seafood dish. I remember the shock on her face when we would discuss my lack of seafood-eating in the car on the way to work. Ok, this is just cod, but it's a start and particularly appropriate now I'm living by the sea.

This photo does not do it justice.

You will need (for 2 people):

- 2 Cod loins

- 2 large potatoes

- 1 onion

- garlic

- 1 can tomatoes

- ground cumin

- coriander seeds (cilantro for you Americans)

- fresh coriander

- mustard seeds

- chilli

- good quality ketchup

- olive oil

- butter

Cover the cod loins in salt an hour before you start and put in the fridge. Boil the potatoes and chop into cubes once done.

Fry the finely chopped onion and garlic with all the spices (the quantities are up to you, but it should be quite flavourful and spicy). Once the onions are translucent, add the cubed potato (you may need to add a little more oil) and fry until crispy. Add the tomatoes and a squeeze of ketchup and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick. Give it a taste and add more spices/salt if necessary.

Rinse your cod and pat dry. Cover in butter and grill for 8-10 mins (don't turn over). You'll know when it's done when the flesh starts to flake apart.

Dollop some bhaji on your plate and top with your cod and a good sprinkle of fresh coriander. Flipping amazing!

I miss you my Asian Barbie x