Choora meen thoran /tuna thoran /tuna stir fried with grated coconut

Ingredients

• Can of Tuna in water : 1 (or) any fresh or frozen fish fillets like King fish, Indian Mackerel, Shark, Seer fish, Sardines or Anchovies : 1/2 kg /1.1 libra
• Shallots/Small Red onions  : 5-7 (chopped)
• Green chillies : 2-3 (slit lengthwise)
• Garlic  : 1 teaspoon(chopped)
• Ginger : 1 teaspoon(chopped)
• Grated Coconut  : 4-5 tablespoons
• Turmeric powder  : 1/4 teaspoon
• Red Chilly powder  : 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala or Chicken masala : 1/2 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds  : 1/2 teaspoon
• Curry leaves :1 sprig
• Oil : 2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste

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Preparation

• Squeeze out all the water from the canned tuna or if your using other fish, cook the fish with turmeric powder, salt and water.
• Cool and shred fish meat finely, remove the bones and keep it aside. In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard and curry leaves.
• Add chopped shallots,chopped garlic, ginger,green chilly and saute well till the onion become translucent.
• Add all the spice powders and mix well. Add the tuna or sherred fish meat and saute for a while, when it is almost ready.
  
• Finally add the grated coconut and stir well, remove from the fire.
• Serve with Steamed Rice or Roti /Chappathi.

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