Tuna Curry

Tuna Curry

Tuna Curry

A popular Lakshadweepi dish where fresh tuna is cooked in a spicy coconut-based curry, offering a delightful blend of spices and creamy textures.

Cuisines

Lakshadweepi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

300 grams fresh tuna, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 small tomato, chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
  4. 4 Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Cook for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  6. 6 Pour in the coconut milk and water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. 7 Add the tuna cubes and curry leaves, cooking until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Season with salt and lemon juice, adjusting to taste.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated coconut to make the coconut milk.