Custard-apple curry
Custard-apple curry is a savory-sweet dish from South Asian cuisine, particularly popular in parts of India and Sri Lanka. It features the creamy, sweet flesh of the custard apple (also known as sitaphal or sugar apple) cooked in a spiced coconut milk-based gravy, often with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates due to the natural sugars in the fruit and the coconut milk, with a small amount of plant-based protein. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Custard apple curry is a unique example of how tropical fruits can be used in savory contexts, creating a complex flavor profile that balances sweetness, creaminess, and spice. Nutritionally, the custard apple provides a rare food-based source of certain antioxidants and B-vitamins alongside its high fiber content.
