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Sumptuous Sri Lankan Odiyal Kool

Name: Sumptuous Sri Lankan Odiyal Kool
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Fresh crab claws, 500g; Shrimp, peeled and deveined, 300g; Squid rings, 200g; Odiyal flour (palmyra tuber flour), 1 cup; Water, 4 cups; Onions, sliced, 2 medium; Garlic cloves, minced, 4; Tomatoes, chopped, 2; Turmeric powder, 1 tsp; Red chili powder, 1 tbsp; Cumin seeds, 1 tsp; Curry powder, 1 tbsp; Coconut milk, 1 cup; Tamarind paste, 2 tbsp; Salt, to taste

Dive into the rich flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine with this spicy seafood soup, imparted with indigenous Jaffna spices and the unique texture of odiyal flour.

4.9(295 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 7, 2025

Sumptuous Sri Lankan Odiyal Kool — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Seafood

Soup Base

Jaffna Spice Mix

Additional Ingredients

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 33 g
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1740 kcal
Protein: 198 g
Carbs: 119 g
Fat: 58 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fresh crab claws 500g	420	95	0	2	0
Shrimp, peeled and deveined 300g	240	57	0	3	0
Squid rings 200g	148	32	4	2	0
Odiyal flour (palmyra tuber flour) 1 cup	250	2	60	1	8
Water 4 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Onions, sliced 2 medium	80	2	18	0	3
Garlic cloves, minced 4	20	1	4	0	0
Tomatoes, chopped 2	40	2	8	0	2
Turmeric powder 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	1
Red chili powder 1 tbsp	16	1	3	1	2
Cumin seeds 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	1
Curry powder 1 tbsp	20	1	4	1	0
Coconut milk 1 cup	450	4	6	48	0
Tamarind paste 2 tbsp	40	1	10	0	2
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Seafood

1
Rinse the seafood
Rinse the seafood under cold water and pat dry.
2
Apply marinade
Mix with a bit of salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.
3
Marinate
Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Mixing the Odiyal Flour

1
Combine flour and water
In a bowl, combine odiyal flour with water, stirring well to form a smooth paste.
2
Rest the paste
Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
3
Whisk the paste
Give it a quick whisk before using.
Tip: Ensure there are no lumps in the odiyal flour paste for a smooth soup texture. Pro Tip: Use fresh coconut milk for a richer and more authentic flavor.

How to Make Sumptuous Sri Lankan Odiyal Kool

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Boiling the Base
In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes and Jaffna spice mix, and cook till tomatoes are soft.
2
Simmering the Soup
Pour in the coconut milk, tamarind paste, and water, and bring to a gentle boil.
3
Finishing Touches
Add seafood and odiyal flour paste, stirring continuously until cooked through and thickened.