Tuna Burgi
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 Can Canned tuna in water or oil
- 2 nos Onion sliced, big
- 1 nos Tomato chopped into small pieces, small
- 4 nos Green chillies split
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 3 tsp Coriander powder
- Salt, to taste
- Coconut oil/Sunflower/Olive oil
Preparation
Step 1
Seive the tuna and drain off the water or oil.
Step 2
Pour oil into a pan and heat it.
Step 3
Add onion and fry, until it becomes light brown.
Step 4
Add chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Step 5
Add very little salt since the canned tuna is already salty.
Step 6
Stir everything together thoroughly and fry for a few mins, till the spicy smell comes out.
Step 7
Add green chillies and sliced tomato.
Step 8
Stir everything together thoroughly and fry for a few mins.
Step 9
Add tuna and give it a good stir.
Step 10
Keep it on the flame again for a few mins.
Step 11
Goes well with rice, chappathis and wraps.
Tip
Do not rush the onion and shallot frying. The difference between pale onions and properly browned onions is the difference between a flat dish and a flavourful one.
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