Gulha riha / Maldivian meatball curry /tuna meatball curry / Kofta curry/ meatball curry by Zesty.MV

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

tuna

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and readily available.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor and is often cheaper.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be more cost-effective and tailored to taste.

Put all the ingredients listed for meatballs (except ground tuna) into a blender to make a fine chilli paste.

Mix the ground chilli paste with the ground tuna.

Apply oil or water to your hands and form approximately 1-inch size meatballs. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

In a pot, add cooking oil, sliced onion, chopped garlic, curry leaves, and rampa leaves. Sauté until onions are golden brown.

Add tomato paste, curry paste mixture, and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add thin coconut milk and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.

Gently add the meatballs and cook for 5-10 minutes on low heat.

Add thick coconut milk and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Turn off the heat and check if the salt is to your taste.

Cooking Techniques

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