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fresh tuna

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried curry leaves

Bay leaves are more accessible and still add flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a common substitute and dried cilantro is less expensive.

Mix smoked & canned tuna and set it aside.

Add oil, onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaf, pandan leaf and chilli. Sauté till onions are tender. Add salt and mixed tuna mixture. Cook for 2-3 mins on medium heat.

Add tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, black pepper, chilli, cinnamon & cardamon powder. Mix for 2-3 mins on medium heat.

Add water and cook on low-medium heat until water is absorbed. Add coconut milk & cook till coconut milk is absorbed and looks like a dry curry. Let it cool down.

Mix ingredients listed for crepes and strain to remove any lumps.

Heat a pan on low to medium heat, apply oil, and add around 1/4 cup batter. Quickly swirl it around and cook till it leaves the pan. Shake it if needed.

Remove to a plate, add curry filling, and roll it tightly.

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