Ingredients: 1. 600 gms shark fillet; cubed into even pieces 2. ¼ tsp turmeric powder 3. Salt, to season 4. Vegetable oil 5. 2 tbsp Tuticorin curry paste (adjust to heat preferences) 6. ¼ tsp sugar
7. 1 medium onion, cubed 8. 1 medium tomato, cubed 9. 2 sprigs coriander leaves; finely chopped To prepare Tuticorin curry paste:1. 8 medium garlic cloves2. 2 inch ginger 3. 2 tsp red chilli powder 4. 1 tsp turmeric powder 5. 2 ½ tbsp coriander seeds 6. 1 tbsp cumin seeds 7. ½ tsp black pepper powder 8. 1 tsp mustard seeds 9. 2 tbsp cider vinegar or regular white vinegar 10. 3 tbsp vegetable oil Method: To prepare Tuticorin curry paste: • Grind all the ingredients except oil along with a bit of water to make a fine paste.• Heat vegetable oil in a flat pan and add the ground paste. Sauté on low heat till the spice paste becomes aromatic, absorbs all the oil and comes together. This takes about 3-4 minutes; make sure to keep it on low and not burn.• Cool and store in an airtight container.To prepare the dish:• Marinate the shark pieces with turmeric powder and salt; keep aside for 15 minutes.• Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the fish pieces till done. Keep aside• In the same pan, add the diced onions and sauté for 30 seconds on high heat. Keep aside.• Add a little more oil if necessary and add 2 tbsp of the curry paste. Add ½ cup water, a pinch of sugar and bring to boil. Reduce to a thicker consistency and add the shark pieces. • Cook till the sauce coats well on the shark pieces; then add the onion and diced tomatoes. Mix well to combine and season with salt if necessary. (Do not overcook or the onions and tomatoes will go mushy) • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm. Note – You can use this curry paste as a marinade for fried or grilled fish. It can also be used to make a delicious fish curry, especially with the addition of coconut milk.100+ varieties of seafood | Customised cuts | Chemical-free | Supreme quality. Supreme Seafood Home Delivery in chennai
