Tuna Curry

Name: Tuna Curry (Mas Riha)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Maldivian
Ingredients: 1 lb [455 g] fresh tuna steaks, cut into 1½ in [4 cm] pieces; 1½ cups [360 ml] canned full-fat coconut milk, well shaken and stirred; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¼ cup [10 g] chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamom pods, crushed; 5 fresh or frozen curry leaves, finely chopped; ½ tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 Tbsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 5 fresh or frozen curry leaves, finely chopped; 1 to 2 long green chile peppers, thinly sliced; Freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp coconut oil; Steamed basmati rice, for serving

Mas Riha

Preparation info

Yield:
2 to 4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Islas

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

About

Mas riha, the national dish of the Maldives, comprises fresh tuna nestled in a vibrant, fragrant, surprisingly complex coconut curry sauce. It’s a beautiful dish, and delicious when served with steamed basmati rice.

Ingredients

1 lb [455 g] fresh tuna steaks, cut into 1½ in [4 cm] pieces
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Asia
Maldives
Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free

Method

Pat the fish dry, then lightly salt and pepper all sides.

In a large, deep saucepan or Dutch oven over medium, heat the coconut oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, chiles, and curry leaves and sauté for 1 minute or so, then add the cardamom, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, and ½ tsp pepper and sauté for 30 seconds more, unt