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Sri Lankan Snapper, Prawn and Roast Coconut Curry

Steamed fish, prawns and coconut, warmed with curry leaves and mustard seeds. Serve with steamed rice.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Lightly brown coconut & black mustard seeds in a pan on medium heat – about 30 seconds – taking care not to burn them.

    1 min
  2. 2

    Grind into a past using mortar & pestle. In a large pot make Spice A by heating oil & adding all ingredients. Fry until onion is starting to colour slightly – about 4 minutes.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Add tomato & pumpkin. In a separate bowl combine all ingredients for Spice B. Add to the pot & cook another minute.

  4. 4

    When mixed well, add water, cover with a lid & cook for about 12 mins until pumpkin is soft.

    12 min
  5. 5

    Add coconut cream & the roasted coconut paste. Cook another 2 minutes. Place seafood into curry & simmer appox 2 mins, then check & cook longer if required.

  6. 6

    Add salt if required. Serve with steamed rice.

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