Monday, February 28, 2011

Tuna peera pattichathu


Today I am sharing the recipe of Tuna peera pattichathu / Tuna in grated coconut mix. Usually my mom used to prepare this by using netholi / anchovies, which is a very small fish.

Serves ~ 3 adults

Ingredients

Canned Tuna in water ~ 3 Tins ( 200 gram each )
Kudampuli ( Gambooge ) / Fish Tamarind ~ 4 Nos
Shallots / Kunjulli ~ 5-6 Nos
Ginger ~ a small piece
Garlic ~ 4 cloves
Turmeric powder ~ 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder ~ 3/4 tsp
Red chilly powder ~ 2 1/2 tsp
Green chillies ~ 4-5 Nos ( Split length-wise)
Pepper powder ~ 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves ~ 1 stem 
Mustard seeds
Salt
Oil

Method

  • First wash and soak kudampuli in 1/2 cup of warm water. Then open the tuna can and drain the water and keep it aside.
  • Using a mortar and pestle crush grated coconut, shallots, ginger, garlic, red chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.You can even grind coarsely using a mixer grinder by adding 2-3 tbsp of water.
  • Then heat little oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it crackles, add crushed coconut mix along with 1/2 cup water, salt and kudampuli. (Note: You can use the water in which the kudumpuli was soaked). Then bring it to a boil. After that add the tuna flakes, black pepper powder, green chillies and curry leaves and mix it nicely.And in medium high flame allow it to boil and then lower the flame and cook covered for about 15 minutes. Add little water if needed.
  • After 15 minutes, cook uncovered for another 5-10 minutes or till all the extra water is evaporated. Then remove from the flame.
Enjoy with rice.



Cheers!!


26 comments:

Soumya Vineeth said...

This is as simple and lovely dish, Just love the flavour

Unknown said...

don't tuna cans come in handy!....I make use tuna cans for our fish cravings time to time and make it almost similar...
looks yumm!
Smitha
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Swathi said...

Adipoli tuna perra pattichathu.

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Looks so yumm and the picture is very good.

Satrupa said...

Looks delicious ... can I substitute this with Tilapia ?

Cheers,
Satrupa

http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

Mari Nuñez said...

This looks good. An d exotic tuna plate. Great photo.

Sravs said...

looks wonderful and delicious !!

Rachu said...

aah.. authentic.. This and little kappa will go great.. actually i can eat the whole plate by myself.
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Priya dharshini said...

I luv tunas...From Sandwich to lunch...They are so delicious,luv to try ur version,since it luks yumm :)

Rekha shoban said...

yummy n healthy dish!!!nice presentation and click!

Kurinji said...

Yummy dish and new to me.. First time here and u have a wonderful space....

kurinjikathambam

Priya Suresh said...

I rarely use tuna cans for cooking, such a delicious side dish,inviting!

divya said...

Omg, thats a delicious tuna fry,soooo tempting and loving it.

Suja Manoj said...

Adipoli peerapathichathu,kothiyavunnu

Suji said...

Simply great. your pictures always make me drool Jisha...

Unknown said...

Adipoli jisha..kandittu kothi varunnu..:)

Vijitha said...

Tempting pic of Tuna curry. First time here. You have a lovely space.

aipi said...

What a gorgeous looking dish..loved the clicks!!


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Malar Gandhi said...

wow thats really an appetizing plate...looks perfect. love fish in any form.

Sarah Naveen said...

love..love this..looks so yummy!!

Namitha said...

Beautiful thoran !

lucy said...

un ottimo piatto molto appetito e particolare!

Umm Mymoonah said...

We used to do this with different fish in back home, never knew that we can use canned tuna, looks very delicious. Nice clicks.

Reshmi Mahesh said...

This looks very tempting...
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Anonymous said...

I just made this delicious dish today and my husband loved it...Thanks for posting Jisha!

JishasKitchen said...

@Anon - Thank you so much dear...very happy to know that...:)

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