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Mas riha

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A rich Maldivian tuna curry: chunks of fresh tuna simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves, pandan, garlic, ginger and a warm curry spice mix.

Mas riha is a Maldivian curry from Maldives, ready in about 45 minutes and made with curry powder, tuna and coconut milk. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Calories
450

Ingredients

4 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Fry the onion (opens in a new tab) in the oil until soft, then add the garlic (opens in a new tab), ginger, curry leaves (opens in a new tab), pandan (opens in a new tab), cinnamon (opens in a new tab) and cardamom (opens in a new tab) and stir until fragrant.

    Onions frying golden in a pan
    How it looks · Photo: Magda Ehlers on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the curry powder (opens in a new tab), chilli and turmeric (opens in a new tab) with a splash of water and cook for a minute.

    • 2 min
    • medium heat

  3. Step 3

    Add the coconut milk (opens in a new tab), water and salt and simmer to thicken slightly.

    • 10 min
    • medium-low heat

  4. Step 4

    Slide in the tuna (opens in a new tab) and simmer gently until just cooked. Finish with lime juice (opens in a new tab).

    • 8 min
    • low heat

    Food safety: Keep fresh tuna chilled until cooking to avoid histamine build-up.

About this dish

Origin
Maldives · Well documentedMore food from Maldives
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Curries · Main courses
Cooking method
Simmered, Sautéed
Taste
aromatic / warmly spiced, creamy, spicy (chilli heat), savoury
Diet
Pescatarian · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · High-protein
All labelsPescatarian · Non-vegetarian · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · High-protein · Calorie-conscious
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday
Cook more with
Curry powder · Tuna · Coconut milk · Coconut oil · Onion · Garlic
Techniques
Sautéing · Simmering

Allergens

  • Contains: Fishfrom tuna
  • May contain: Mustardfrom curry powder
  • May contain: Celeryfrom curry powder

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

450 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 335 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 35%
  • Carbohydrate 9%
  • Fat 57%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy450 kcal134 kcal
Protein39.7 g11.8 g
Carbohydrate9.9 g3 g
Net carbohydrate——
Sugars——
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre——
Fat28.9 g8.6 g
Saturated fat24.5 g7.3 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol59 mg17 mg
Sodium668 mg199 mg
Salt equivalent1.7 g0.5 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
998 mg
Calcium
66 mg
Iron
5.4 mg
Magnesium
113 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
32 µg
Vitamin C
5 mg
Vitamin D
2.6 µg
Vitamin B12
3.1 µg
Folate (DFE)
25 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: pandan leaves.
  • Not counted (tiny amounts or “to taste”): curry leaves.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Add the tuna last and cook it gently — it dries out quickly.

Common mistakes

  • Stirring hard after the tuna goes in — it breaks up.

Serve with

  • Serve with rice or roshi, with lime and chilli on the side.

Storage

  • Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Reheating

  • Reheat gently until piping hot.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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What the dish is built around

Main ingredient

  • Tuna, cut into 3 cm cubes600 g
Used in step 4

Masalas in this recipe

Make the masala first, then come back to finish the dish.

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