RECIPES OF SRI LANKA

Miris Malu (Stewed Fish with Spices)
 

Ingredients

450 gm

1 tsp

1/4 tsp

4 cloves

3 slices

25 gm

50 ml

1 tsp

1 tsp

2 cm

1/2 tsp

Fish (wash and cut into 2-3 cm squares)
Salt
Turmeric
Garlic (crush with a pestle and mortar)
Ginger (crush with a pestle and mortar)
Tamarind (soak and squeeze in the warm water)
Water (warm)
Chile powder
Paprika
Cinnamon stick
Pepper (black)
Curry leaf sprigs

1. Sprinkle fish pieces with the salt and turmeric and place in a saucepan
2. Pour 375 ml water on to the fish, add the garlic, ginger, tamarind water, chile powder, paprika powder, cinnamon stick, black pepper and curry leaves
3. Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat until the fish is cooked
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer to a serving dish