Name: Sri Lankan Fish Kozhambu (Curry) recipe by Suzie Nagarajah at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: SeaBass Fish or Seer Fish - 1/2kg; Onion - 1 Big; Tomato - 2; Coconut milk- 1.5 cups; Water - 1/2 cups; Oil - 2 tablespoons; Red Chilli powder - 3 tablespoon; Ginger paste - 1 teaspoon; Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon; Cumin Powder - 1/2 teaspoon; Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon; Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon; Tarmarind paste - 1 teaspoon; Fenugreek seeds - a few; Curry leaves - a few; Salt to taste

ABOUT Sri Lankan Fish Kozhambu (Curry) RECIPE

Coming from a beautiful tropical island, fresh sea foods are easily available and the beautiful combination of spices and coconut makes everyday meal a feast.This recipe was passed down from my great Grandmom to my mother and it is still remains our family favourite.

Ingredients Serving: 5

SeaBass Fish or Seer Fish - 1/2kg
Onion - 1 Big
Tomato - 2
Coconut milk- 1.5 cups
Water - 1/2 cups
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Red Chilli powder - 3 tablespoon
Ginger paste - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Tarmarind paste - 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds - a few
Curry leaves - a few
Salt to taste

Instructions

Chop the tomatoes and onions and keep aside.
Wash and clean the fish, cut in slices.
In a Kadai (cooking pot) heat some oil over medium flame and add the onions and fenugreek seeds.
Then add the curry leaves and continue to saute until the onions turn transparent.
Add the ginger paste, salt and tomatoes and mix well.
Add the fish pieces, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and water.Mix it slightly and allow it to boil.
As the water reduces add 1/2cup of milk and continue to cook.
The liquid will reduce and then add rest of the milk,add the tarmarind paste.Close with a lid and let it boil.
The water content will reduce and the gravy will have a thick consistency.At this point add the cumin powder and pepper powder.Give it a good mix ensuring not to smash the softened fish pieces.
Remove from flame and serve it hot with some plain steamed rice or it tastes great with rotis and naan as well.

Similar Recipes