🇲🇻 Maldivian Cuisine

Dhon Riha

Coconut Milk Fish Curry

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 357 kcal

A mild, creamy fish curry where tender tuna pieces are gently poached in thick coconut cream with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a saucepan. Saute sliced onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
  2. 2 Add curry leaves, pandan leaf, turmeric, and slit green chili. Stir for one minute.
  3. 3 Pour in thick coconut cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously or the cream will split.
  4. 4 Add tuna cubes and poach gently for eight minutes until fish is just cooked through and tender.
  5. 5 Season with salt and squeeze in lime juice. The curry should be creamy, mild, and aromatic.
  6. 6 Serve immediately in deep bowls with steamed rice. This curry is best eaten fresh as coconut cream does not reheat well.

Did You Know?

Dhon Riha is the gentle counterpart to the spicier Mas Riha, and Maldivian meals often feature both so diners can alternate between heat and comfort.