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Tuna chunks with a dark curry in a pan

Sri Lankan Spicy and Sour Fish Curry (Malu Mirisata)

Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tuna steak Between 0.5 - 1 lb
  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 4 Thai chillies
  • 1/2 cup Water

Seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chillie powder
  • 1 tsp Tamarind concentrate

Instructions

  • Cut tuna into medium sized pieces, and place in a bowl
  • Chop onions, garlic and green chillies and add to bowl
  • Add turmeric, salt, pepper, and chillie powder to the tuna, onion, garlic, chillie mix
  • Mix tamarind concentrate in 1/2 cup of water, and mix well with other ingredients
  • Add mixture to a pan, and cook covered on low heat for 30 mins
  • Open cover and cook on medium heat for 5-10 mins until the curry thickens
  • Serve with white rice, bread or naan!

Notes

  • This fish curry is very sour and spicy
  • Using more tamarind concentrate will make the dish extremely sour
  • To increase spiciness, add more thai chillies or chillie powder
  • Do not omit garlic in this recipe
Cost: $5
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: sri lankan
Keyword: curry without coconut milk, sour and spicy fish curry, sri lankan malu mirisata