Sri Lankan Fish Curry – Maalu Kirata

In a mixing bowl, Add in 700gms of Fish. To this add turmeric powder and salt. Coat all the pieces well and Marinate for 15 mins.

To make the Sri Lankan unroasted curry powder, Grind Coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, and Cinnamon to a fine powder.

In a pan, add in coconut oil, and once the oil is hot add in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. let them all splutter.

Now add the sliced onions and cook till its light golden brown. Once the onions are golden brown add in curry leaves and cook it for a minute.

Now add Garlic, Ginger, and Cinnamon cook it for 2 mins. Add in Turmeric powder, Chilli powder and 1 tbsp of ground unroasted curry powder. Cook all the spices till the raw smell goes away.

Add Coconut Milk and salt. Combine them all well and Bring the curry to a boil.

To the curry add the marinated Fish, Chillies and Pandan leave. Cover and simmer it for 10 mins.

Do a taste check and Switch off the flame. Allow the curry to rest for 10 mins.

After 10 mins, Add half lime juice and give it a gentle mix.