Aromatic Sri Lankan Fish Curry

Name: Aromatic Sri Lankan Fish Curry
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g white fish fillet; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 6 curry leaves; 2 pandan leaves; 400ml coconut milk; 200ml water; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; Salt

A fiery and fragrant fish stew infused with exotic spices and creamy coconut

This delicious Sri Lankan fish curry blends a variety of spices and the richness of coconut milk, perfect for a warming and satisfying meal.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Fish Marinade

500g white fish fillet

cut into chunks

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp lime juice

For the Curry Base

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 inch ginger

grated

For the Spice Blend

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

6 curry leaves

2 pandan leaves

torn

For the Coconut Gravy

400ml coconut milk

full-fat recommended

200ml water

2 tbsp tamarind paste

Salt

to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Fish

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, combine fish chunks with turmeric, salt, and lime juice.

Marinate

Cover and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Curry Base

Heat oil

Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté aromatics

Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until onions are translucent and aromatic.

Add spices

Add the spice blend ingredients, continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes until spices are fragrant.

Ensure not to burn the spices; they should be aromatic, not bitter. Pro Tip: Add a splash of water if the spices seem to be sticking to the pan.

Cooking Process

Building the Flavor Base

Add coconut milk, water, and tamarind paste to the curry base, stirring well.

Simmering

Let the mixture simmer on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld for 10 minutes.

Cooking the Fish

Add the marinated fish into the simmering curry, cooking gently for another 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Plating & Serving