Sumptuous Sri Lankan Odiyal Kool

Name: Sumptuous Sri Lankan Odiyal Kool
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Fresh crab claws; Shrimp, peeled and deveined; Squid rings; Odiyal flour (palmyra tuber flour); Water; Onions, sliced; Garlic cloves, minced; Tomatoes, chopped; Turmeric powder; Red chili powder; Cumin seeds; Curry powder; Coconut milk; Tamarind paste; Salt

A traditional spicy and flavorful seafood soup

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.

1 h 45 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

Seafood

Fresh crab claws

500g

Shrimp, peeled and deveined

300g

Squid rings

200g

Soup Base

Odiyal flour (palmyra tuber flour)

1 cup

Water

4 cups

Onions, sliced

2 medium

Garlic cloves, minced

Tomatoes, chopped

Jaffna Spice Mix

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Red chili powder

1 tbsp

Cumin seeds

1 tsp

Curry powder

1 tbsp

Additional Ingredients

Coconut milk

1 cup

Tamarind paste

2 tbsp

Salt

to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Seafood

Rinse the seafood

Rinse the seafood under cold water and pat dry.

Apply marinade

Mix with a bit of salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.

Marinate

Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Mixing the Odiyal Flour

Combine flour and water

In a bowl, combine odiyal flour with water, stirring well to form a smooth paste.

Rest the paste

Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Whisk the paste

Give it a quick whisk before using.

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.

Cooking Process

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.

Timing: 10 minutes. Heat: Medium heat.

Simmering the Soup

Pour in the coconut milk, tamarind paste, and water, and bring to a gentle boil.

Timing: 35 minutes. Heat: Low to medium heat.

Finishing Touches

Add seafood and odiyal flour paste, stirring continuously until cooked through and thickened.

Plating & Serving