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 540 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: Asian
Ingredients: 3 Fish (Pomfret/Seer), Slices; 0.50 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 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; 0.50 tsp Sugar

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves3

Per serving540 cal

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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

Cooking for3 servings

Fish (Pomfret/Seer), Slices3
Salt1.5 tsp
Sunflower Oil5 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1.5 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 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
Sugar0.50 tsp

Contains: milk, fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	540kcal	1620kcal
Protein	4.4g	13g
Carbohydrate	21g	62g
Fat	51g	152g
Fibre	5.3g	16g
Sugar	9.8g	29g

Cookd masalas for fish (pomfret/seer)

Chettinad Masala
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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)SaltSunflower OilTurmeric PowderLemon Juice
2
In a pan, heat oil, add cinnamon, cumin, mustard, curry leaves, green chilies and. Let it crackle.
Sunflower OilCinnamonMustard SeedsCumin PowderCurry 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 540 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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