2-4 green chillies, left whole
10 curry leaves (available from some supermarkets and Asian grocers)
50g/2oz fresh coriander leaves and stalks, chopped
2 large garlic cloves
5cm/2in piece fresh ginger, peeled and quartered
2-3 tsp lemon juice
1 small onion, finely chopped
300ml/10Β½fl oz coconut milk
Β½-1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 large piece cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 tsp ground coriander
ΒΎ tsp garam masala
Β½ tsp brown mustard seeds
salt, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
500g/1lb 2oz salmon or firm white fish fillets, cut into large pieces