How long does Srilankan Fish Curry take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Srilankan Fish Curry serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Srilankan Fish Curry spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Srilankan Fish Curry?

3 Fish (Pomfret/Seer), 200 ml Coconut Milk, 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 6 Curry leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Srilankan Fish Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Srilankan Fish Curry?

About 524 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Srilankan Fish Curry

Name: Srilankan Fish Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 3 Fish (Pomfret/Seer), Slices; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Oil; 3 tbsp Oil; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 6 Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp; 200 ml Coconut Milk; 4 tbsp Fresh Cream; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Sugar

40 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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10 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Ceylon Fish Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free Low carb

Sri Lankan fish curry, or Ceylon fish curry: seared fish in a coconut milk, tamarind, tomato and curry leaf gravy. Mild, serves 3, 40 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Fish (Pomfret/Seer), Slices3
Turmeric Powder1½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Oil5 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves6
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
Coconut Milk200 ml
Fresh Cream4 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Sugar½ tsp

Contains: milk, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	524kcal	1572kcal
Protein	4.2g	13g
Carbohydrate	20g	61g
Fat	49g	148g
Fibre	5.1g	15g
Sugar	9.5g	29g

Cookd masalas for fish (pomfret/seer)

Method

1
Wash the fish slices. Marinate it with turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice and let it rest for 10 minutes. Heat a tawa, add oil and sear the marinated fish to a golden brown colour on both sides and set it aside.
Fish (Pomfret/Seer)Turmeric PowderSaltLemon JuiceOil
2
In a pan, heat oil, add cinnamon, cumin, mustard, curry leaves, green chilies and. Let it crackle.
OilCinnamonCumin PowderMustard SeedsCurry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the chopped onions and saute it till it is golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook it for a few seconds.
OnionGinger Garlic Paste
4
Add the tomatoes and cook it till it is mashed.
Tomato
5
Add turmeric powder, add a little water, mix it.
Turmeric Powder
6
Add the coconut milk. Mix it well.
Tamarind PulpCoconut MilkFresh Cream
7
Season the gravy with salt and pepper and let it simmer.
SaltBlack Pepper PowderSugar
8
Add tamarind paste, sugar, fresh cream, and mix it well.
9
Add the fish to the gravy, cover the pan and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
10
Transfer it to a bowl. Garnish it with coriander sprigs and fried curry leaves. Serve it hot.

Before you start

How long does Srilankan Fish Curry take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Srilankan Fish Curry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Srilankan Fish Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Srilankan Fish Curry spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Srilankan Fish Curry?: 3 Fish (Pomfret/Seer), 200 ml Coconut Milk, 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 6 Curry leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Srilankan Fish Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Srilankan Fish Curry?: About 524 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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GayathriJanuary 2022
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