The fish and dairy dilemma!

Ok here's the deal with fish and yoghurt! Apparently and according to the few that have written about this topic on the internet, the combination could possibly be lethal. However, and this is a big however, the consensus seems to be that this is a myth and that unless the fish is off (in which case why are you cooking with it?) or the yoghurt is sour (same scenario applies) then you could suffer from some digestive complaints. A rather obvious conclusion, wouldn't you think. A few have suggested that a glass of milk consumed after ones consumption of fish, could result in white spots on one's face. I have to admit that there does not seem to be much evidence to support this although I am no nutritionist or doctor so perhaps there is something I am missing.

On the other hand lots of cultures throughout the world combine fish and dairy in some form or another. In South India it is the norm to cook fish with coconut milk and so it is in Thailand and Malaysia. The French use cream and milk with their seafood and the same can be said for the Finns. One can find salmon and cream cheese sandwiches at your local supermarket or bakery and to be honest, personally I have fried spicy fish and dipped it in raita. Not only is the combination fabulous but I have not suffered from any of the ailments mentioned above. Again if anyone can shed any new light on this topic then please please do let me know. I would hate to think I was leading you astray.

We are off to our favourite local Saravana Bhojan Shala where fish will not be on the menu as this eatery which I can not rate enough is purely vegetarian. The perfect treat for my father who has revelled in this herbivorous lifestyle for the last 20 or so years.