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RECIPE
Ingredients
- yellow fin tuna – 500g, cut into large chunks
- sun dried Goraka (Garcinia cambogia) – 20 g (soaked in water for 15 minutes)
- Black pepper powder – 25 g
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
- Garlic – 3-4 cloves,
- Ginger – 1-inch piece
- Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece
- onion – 20 g
- green chili – 2 pcs
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 kcal
Protein 30 g
Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Vitamin A 5% of DV
Vitamin C 10% of DV
Calcium 3% of DV
Iron 8% of DV
RECIPE
Fish Ambul Thiyal (Sri Lankan Sour Fish Curry)
A Flavorful Sri Lankan Delight
Fish Ambul Thiyal (Sri Lankan Sour Fish Curry) is a traditional dish known for its tangy flavor and use of goraka (dried garcinia cambogia).
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Instructions
- Prepare the goraka paste:
- Drain the soaked goraka and grind it into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle or blender. Add a little water if needed. Then grind well all other ingredients- curry leaves, garlic, cinnamon, ginger and onion and green chili
- Marinate the fish:
- In a bowl, mix the fish chunks with goraka paste, black pepper, tumeric, ginger garlic and chilli paste and salt. Let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook the curry:
- Heat a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan and lay banana leaf on the bottom and arrange fish in the pot then cover it with banana leaf and close it with lid.
- then use slow fire and Simmer the fish: if you use wood fire turn off the fire and simmer on charcoal.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes or if it on wood fire let it cook untill 90 minutes until the fish is cooked and the gravy thickens. Avoid stirring too much to prevent breaking the fish.
- Adjust the seasoning:
- Taste and adjust salt or sourness as needed. For a stronger tang, add a little more goraka paste.
Tips
Hint – if you can find fresh cinnamon leaves it’s much better than bananas leaves
Cooking Notes
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Serving
Fish Ambul Thiyal pairs perfectly with steamed rice, pol sambol (coconut sambol), and parippu (lentil curry).
Key Nutritional Highlights
- High Protein: Rich in lean protein, essential for muscle repair and overall health.
- Low in Carbohydrates: Suitable for low-carb or keto diets.
- Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Tuna and other oily fish are great sources of heart-healthy omega-3s.
- Low in Saturated Fat: A healthy option compared to fried fish dishes.
- Source of Micronutrients: Contains iron, vitamin C, and some calcium from spices and fish.
Health Benefits
- Weight Management: High protein and low-calorie content help in maintaining a healthy weight.
- Heart Health: Omega-3s and low saturated fat levels support cardiovascular health.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Spices like turmeric and black pepper have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Digestive Support: Garlic, fenugreek, and goraka aid digestion.
