Fish Ambul Thiyal

Sour Fish Curry (Sri Lankan)

fish, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, pandan leaves

This peppery fish dish originated in Southern Sri Lanka as a method to preserve fish. Cubed fish (usually tuna) is sautéed in a blend of spices including black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, pandan leaves and curry leaves. The most significant ingredient is dried goraka, a tamarind-like fruit that gives the fish its distinctive, tart flavour. All the ingredients are simmered with a small amount of water and cooked until the liquid reduces. This allows the spice mixture to coat each …

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Created June 1, 2017 by: anika854


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