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