Sri Lankan Recipes | Part 3 | Living in Sri Lanka

small fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

Cut 800 g of white fish into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of black pepper to the fish and mix well.

Set the seasoned fish aside.

Prepare 1 cup of onion, 1 cup of tomato, and 1 head of garlic.

Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of unroasted curry powder, 1 teaspoon of black mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon of fenugreek, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and a piece of cinnamon to the ingredients.

Crush the garlic and ginger together and set aside.

Heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan over medium heat and add the whole spices.

Add 1 cup of onion and fresh pandan leaves and curry leaves, stirring for 2-3 minutes.

Add the crushed garlic, ginger, and fresh chili to the pan, followed by 1 cup of tomato.

Cook for 6-7 minutes until the mixture softens.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and stir to combine.

Add 2 cups of cold water and bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add the seasoned fish to the pan and cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of roasted curry powder and 1 cup of coconut milk, stir, and lower the heat.

Cook for an additional 6-7 minutes until done.

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