Tuna Roast
A proper Kerala fry — fish tossed with shallots, curry leaves, and ground spices until each piece is dry, dark, and packed with heat. The coconut oil is not optional.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 kg Tuna fish — cut into thick pieces of medium size
- 1 - Tomato
- 1 - Onion
- 3 - Green chillies
- 1 - Chilly powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 3 tsp Tamarind pulp (Puli)
- 3 nos Garlic pods — crushed
- 2 tsp Ginger — cut into small pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Curry leaves, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Mix together a little chilly powder, a little of turmeric powder and salt and apply it to the fish.
Step 2
Fry it lightly and set aside.
Step 3
Grind together tomatoes, onions, chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder in a mixer grinder.
Step 4
Warm the oil in a pan.
Step 5
Use the oil used to fry the tuna. It`ll enhance the taste.
Step 6
Add garlic, ginger and curry leaves.
Step 7
Add the ground paste.
Step 8
Add green chillies, tamarind pulp and salt.
Step 9
Add a cup of water too.
Step 10
When it comes to a boil, add the fried tuna fish pieces.
Step 11
Allow it to let it bubble for 4-5 minutes.
Step 12
Adjust the level of salt and sourness.
Step 13
Cook on a low flame for 15 minutes.
Step 14
Goes well with rice along with moru kaachiyathu or even with chappathis, puttu, vellayappam etc.
Tip
Coconut oil is not optional in a Kerala fry. It adds a flavour that no other oil can replicate.
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