Sri Lankan Fish Curry Recipe

Name: Sri Lankan Fish Curry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 450 - 500 g swordfish or tuna (see recipe notes); 1 tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp Sri Lankan curry powder (roasted or unroasted); ½ tsp ground black pepper (reduce the amount if you prefer a non-spicy curry); ½ tsp cayenne pepper (or kashmiri chili powder (if you don’t prefer spicy curries, reduce the amount or skip it altogether)); ½ medium onion (sliced or diced); 2 - 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch piece of ginger (minced); 10 curry leaves; 2 green chili (or jalapeno (split lengthwise)); ½ tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp Sri Lankan curry powder; ½ tsp ground cardamom; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¾ tbsp ground black pepper (I prefer freshly ground black pepper); ¾ tbsp cayenne pepper (or kashmiri chili powder); 1 stick of cinnamon (about 3 inches); 1 tsp tamarind concentrate (more if you’re using regular tamarind paste); 2 cups coconut milk (preferably full fat coconut milk); Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

An authentic Sri Lankan Fish Curry that is easy to make, and bursting with flavor! Can be made with seafood too. Very versatile recipe! I give you options for different types of fish, and how to adjust the spices and coconut milk for a creamier or spicier curry. EASY - This recipe is very easy to make. Measurements given for spices are approximates, and can be adjusted to your taste.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:06:56 GMT