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Lush Maldivian Garudhiya with Coconut and Lime

Name: Lush Maldivian Garudhiya with Coconut and Lime
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500 g fresh tuna, roughly chopped; 1.5 liters water; 1 onion, peeled and quartered; 5 garlic cloves, smashed; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 2 fresh curry leaves; 200 ml coconut milk; Zest and juice of 2 limes; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fish sauce; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh cilantro leaves; Additional lime wedges

Dive into the rich, soothing flavors of this classic Maldivian dish. This fish soup combines the simplicity of fresh ingredients with the zesty notes of lime and coconut, creating an unforgettable mea

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 11, 2025

Lush Maldivian Garudhiya with Coconut and Lime — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fish Stock

For the Coconut-Lime Blend

For Seasoning

For Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 268 kcal
Protein: 34.7 g
Carbs: 8.6 g
Fat: 11.7 g
Fiber: 1.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1072 kcal
Protein: 138.6 g
Carbs: 34.3 g
Fat: 46.6 g
Fiber: 5.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500 g fresh tuna, roughly chopped	570	130	0	6	0
1.5 liters water	0	0	0	0	0
1 onion, peeled and quartered	44	1.2	10	0.2	1.9
5 garlic cloves, smashed	22	0.9	5	0	0.3
1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced	6	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.2
2 fresh curry leaves	2	0.1	0.3	0	0.1
200 ml coconut milk	386	3.9	8	40	0
Zest and juice of 2 limes	20	0.4	7	0.2	2
1 green chili, finely chopped	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.6
1 tbsp fish sauce	13	1.5	0.7	0	0
Salt, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste	1	0	0.1	0	0.2
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Additional lime wedges	2	0.1	0.7	0	0.2

These nutrition values are estimates and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fish

1
Rinse the tuna
Rinse the tuna pieces under cold water.
2
Salt rest
Place in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and set aside for a few minutes.
3
Dry the pieces
Pat dry with paper towels before using.

Preparing the Coconut-Lime Blend

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, green chili, and fish sauce.
2
Mix well
Stir well to combine and let it sit for flavors to meld.
3
Adjust seasoning
Adjust seasoning as needed.

How to Make Lush Maldivian Garudhiya with Coconut and Lime

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Making the Stock
In a large pot, add the tuna, water, onion, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
2
Straining the Stock
Strain the broth through a fine sieve, discarding solids.
3
Final Assembly
Return the strained broth to the pot, add the coconut-lime blend, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Warm through but do not boil.