Thakkali Malu Sri Lankan Fish Curry with Tomato

Name: Thakkali Malu Sri Lankan Fish Curry with Tomato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan Moor
Ingredients: 500 g fish steaks; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; oil; 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 1 medium tomatoes; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp ceylon curry powder; 1 tsp chili powder; salt; 2 cup coconut milk

Fish, tomatoes and coconut milk simmered on the stove and spiced with curry powder and turmeric. It comes to the table with rice and accompaniments.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Wash and dry fish well and rub all over with turmeric and salt. Cut each steak into serving pieces.
2
Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides. Drain. Put onion, garlic, ginger and tomato in container of electric blender and blend to a smooth paste.
3
Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the blended ingredients for a few minutes, until oil begins to separate from the mixture.
4
Add curry and chilli powders and about a tsp of salt, the coconut milk and bring to the boil, stirring.
5
Simmer for a few minutes. Add the fish and simmer for 10mins. Serve with rice and accompaniments.
10 min