Sri Lankan Fish Curry

  • Author : Jayani Samaranayake
  • Published :12 Jan 2024

Sri Lankan Fish Curry with Australian Salmon or Barramundi

Discover the authentic taste of Sri Lankan fish curry made simple with fresh Australian salmon and the handcrafted Gedera & Co spice mix. This iconic dish is a staple in Sri Lankan coastal cooking, known for its rich coconut base, tangy tamarind, and deep, layered spices.
Perfect for Australian home cooks, this recipe brings together the bold, traditional flavours of Sri Lanka with the freshness of locally sourced salmon. The Gedera & Co Sri Lankan spice blend ensures perfectly balanced heat and aroma, making it easy to recreate a true Sri Lankan fish curry experience in your own kitchen.
In just under 30 minutes, you can prepare a wholesome and flavour-packed curry that's ideal for both everyday meals and dinner parties. Serve it with rice, string hoppers, or roti to complete the meal.
Whether you're a fan of Sri Lankan cuisine or looking to try something new, this Sri Lankan fish curry recipe is a delicious way to explore island cooking with a healthy Aussie twist. Packed with Omega-3s, bold spices, and coconut richness, it’s a dish that celebrates the best of both cultures..

Sri Lankan Fish Curry Recipe

Sri Lankan Fish Curry in 30 Minutes – Full Video Guide

Cooking Instructions Step-by-Step

Ingredients

  • Gedera & Co. Fish Curry Kit.
  • 800g salmon or barramundi (or a similar fish)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1/2 tin of canned cherry tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup of hot water

Cooking Steps

Cutting fresh salmon for fish curry

Step 1: Cut the fish into 3x3 cm chunks.

Chopped onions, garlic and green chili for curry base

Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a heavy-based pan.

Frying onions until golden brown

Step 3: Empty the Aromatics Pouch and fry for 1 minute.

Adding Gedera & Co spice mix to pan

Step 4: Add garlic and onion to the pan and fry for another 2 minutes.

Cooking tomatoes until softened

Step 5: Add the Spice Blend Pouch and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Pouring coconut milk into curry

Step 6: Add chopped tomatoes to the plate.

Adding tamarind juice to curry sauce

Step 7: Add 1 cup of water to the pan; bring the sauce to a slow boil.

Salmon pieces simmering in curry

Step 8: Gently place the salmon pieces into the curry sauce.

Simmering fish curry with lid on

Step 9: cook for 8 to 10 minutes with the lid on. .

Adjusting seasoning with salt

Step 10: Gently stir the fish without breaking them.

Curry resting before serving

Step 11: Empty the Coconut Milk Powder Pouch to a small bowl and mix with 1/4 cup of hot water and stir well

Garnishing with fresh curry leaves

Step 12:Add coconut milk to the pan; cook for 2 to 3 minutes .

Serving fish curry with rice

Step 13: Turn off the heat. Rest for 5 minutes.

Sri Lankan fish curry ready to enjoy

Step 14: Plate the fish curry with steamed rice or roti.Enjoy your homemade Sri Lankan fish curry!

Note: Pandan leaves are edible but they are tough and fibrous. They add an amazing aroma but are not pleasant to eat. Please remove them before enjoying the dish.

Recipe Details – Sri Lankan Fish Curry

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Cuisine: Sri Lankan
  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

Nutrition Information – Sri Lankan Fish Curry (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Protein: 30g
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Sugars: 1.25g
  • Fibre: 0.75g
  • Sodium: 240 mg
  • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): 1.3g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Potassium: 450 mg

*Estimated based on 800g salmon curry divided into 4 servings. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and preparation.

Customer Reviews

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Samia Abbasi
So good for your pescatarian friends & family

I was so happy that I got to cook and eat this Fish Curry with my sister, who is pescatarian! We both loved it! We made it with tilapia fish, and the mix of spices were so flavorful and warming. Gedera & Co never disappoints!

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Kirsti

So easy and so tasty 😋

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Olga Papageorgiou
Perfect with salmon!

Decided to try this over the weekend instead of getting take out. It was the right choice! Tastes fantastic with fresh salmon and veggies. Highly recommend!

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