Last updated on January 9, 2025
I’m happy to share with you today my own keto version of the Sri Lankan fish curry recipe, adding a creamy coconut flavor that keeps the dish’s essence.
Prepare for a culinary journey to Sri Lanka, a land known for its stunning beaches and delectable cuisine. People like Sri Lankan food’s unique spice and flavor combinations.
This recipe has grown to be my favorite. In summer I want to serve my family a delectable seafood feast. Infused with curry leaves and chili, Keto Sri Lankan Fish Curry delivers a spicy, authentic flavor.
Sri Lankan food is an expression of the country’s rich history and is full of delightful surprises, just like the island itself. Characterised by vibrant colours and fragrant aromas, every dish, from main meals to desserts and cakes, makes use of the country’s bounty of fresh spices. An ordinary Sinhalese curry, for example, can contain up to thirteen herbs and spices: chillies, coriander, cumin, curry leaves, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lime, onion, pandanus leaf and turmeric — Outlook India.
This Sri Lankan fish curry will delight you with its delicate texture of delicate fish cooked in a symphony of aromatic spices. It’s quick to prepare and pairs well with cauliflower rice.
The fish will be covered in a deep, silky curry sauce that will give it a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.
This recipe finds the optimal balance between heat and creaminess, resulting in a truly satisfying culinary experience. A perfect keto meal for seafood lovers!
This curry has omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health and reducing inflammation. The creamy coconut milk adds a velvety texture, balancing the spices
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Its colorful spices make this meal delicious while remaining keto-friendly! You can make this Keto Sri Lankan Fish Curry at home in just a few simple steps. Here is the recipe.
Keto Sri Lankan Fish Curry
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 kg Any white Fish
- 4 tbsp Coconut Oil
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds, whole
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- 1 inch Fresh turmeric root, grated or ½ tsp of ground turmeric powder
- ½ Red onion finely chopped
- 3 Cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1.5 cup Full fat coconut cream
- ½ tsp Sea salt
- 2 long green chiles, cut into small pieces, deseeded if you prefer a milder curry.
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated.
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Take a large saucepan and heat half of the coconut oil in that.
- After the oil gets hot add the mustard seed into the saucepan and stir until it starts to pop.
- Now add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes.
- After it, add in the chilli, curry, cumin, and turmeric and cook for a good 5 minutes.
- Now add the coconut milk, water, and salt and give the mixture a good boil on low flame for about 15 minutes.
- In the meantime heat the rest of the oil in a nonstick pan on the other stove and fry the fish in the coconut oil on sim for about 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure you fry the fish gently so it won’t break.
- Once the fish is fried as how you like it add it to the curry sauce and cook for another 5 minutes on a low flame.
- Sprinkle cilantro on the dish and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Calories: 535
- Fat: 37 gms
- Carbohydrates: 5.75 gms
- Protein: 44 gms
Fish Curry features tender fish simmered in coconut milk, turmeric, and aromatic spices. This low-carb dish is rich in healthy fats, offering a flavorful and keto-friendly tropical meal option.
Enjoy a guilt-free, nourishing dish packed with bold Sri Lankan flavors!
This dish’s unique blend of fragrant spices and the delicate sweetness of coconut milk creates a blend of flavors that will take you to Sri Lanka’s coastline.
