Authentic Tamil Nadu Kanyakumari Shark Puttu Varuval with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the coastal magic of Kanyakumari with this spiced shark puttu stir-fry, perfectly seasoned with crushed pepper and small onions. Served alongside warm steamed Ponni rice, it offers a deeply aromatic and savory seafood delight.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil the cleaned shark meat in water with a pinch of turmeric and salt until tender, then drain and shred it into fine flakes resembling puttu.
2
Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed iron pan and crackle dry red chilies and fresh curry leaves.
3
Add the finely chopped small onions and sauté until they turn translucent and golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma completely disappears.
5
Add turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and salt, mixing well with the onion base.
6
Toss in the shredded shark meat and roast on medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is well-spiced and slightly crisp.
7
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
500g fresh shark meat, cleaned and boiled
1 cup small onions (shallots), finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
3 dry red chilies
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp black pepper powder
3 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
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