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

Build a full meal around Tuna Curry

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

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

Ingredients

Tuna 300 grams Tuna , cut into cubes
coconut oil 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 1 cup Water
Tomato 1 small Tomato , chopped
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Fenugreek Seed 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seed
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , or to taste
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Cilantro 1 Cilantro , 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.