For the rice:
4 Tbsp (60 ml) vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) mixed spice or seven spices (available at specialty stores)
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cardamom
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cinnamon
1 cup (250 ml) uncooked rice
2 cups (500 ml) water

For the sauce:
1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped finely
2 tsp (10 ml) tomato paste
1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
salt, pepper, to taste
few sprigs parsley

For the fish:
2 filets fresh haddock
salt, pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil