Theluli rihaakuru / spiced Maldivian tuna paste

rihaakuru

🥗Healthier: fish sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Fish sauce provides umami flavor similar to rihaakuru.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is cost-effective.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Add the ingredients listed for chilli paste mixture in a grinder and grind it to a fine paste.

In a pot, add oil, sliced onion and curry leaves. On low heat, stirring occasionally, sauté onions till tender and lightly browned.

Once onions are tender and lightly browned, add grinded chilli paste mixture and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes.

Add plain rihaakuru (Maldivian tuna paste), and cook further 4-5 minutes until well combined.

Turn off the heat. Do stir 2-3 times after turning off the heat. Let it cool down before transferring it to jar.

Cooking Techniques

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