Sri-Lankan Fish Curry

1: Wash the fish slices. Marinate it with turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice and let it rest for 10 minutes.

2: Heat a tawa, add oil and sear the marinated fish to a golden brown color on both sides and set it aside.

3: In a pan, heat oil, add cinnamon, cumin, mustard, curry leaves, and green chillies. Let it crackle.

4: Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

5: Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a few seconds.

6: Add the tomatoes and cook until mashed.

7: Add turmeric powder, a little water, and mix.

8: Add coconut milk, fresh cream, and tamarind paste. Mix well.

9: Season the gravy with salt and pepper and let it simmer.

10: Add the fish to the gravy, cover the pan and let it simmer for a few more minutes.

11: Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with coriander sprigs and fried curry leaves. Serve hot.