A popular carnivorous saltwater fish, Tuna is a part of the mackerel family. It has pink to dark red coloured flesh. Fond of flaky textured meat? Its rich flavoured meat precisely has the same high oil content, making it taste unique. It is also known as Chura Meen, which is grilled, fried, baked, minced, stewed, roasted, or even steamed for a recipe. The main varieties of Tuna fish include Bluefin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bonito.
Tuna Fish Nutrition Facts
Tuna Fish Nutrition is pretty impressive; it is a favourite of sportspeople, bodybuilders, and athletes due to its low-calorie count and rich protein content.
Suppose you are in an experimental cooking mood and want to try authentic regional Chura Meen fish cuisine. Then do not look beyond Choora Meen curry or Alleppey style Kerala style Tuna Fish Fry (Choora Fry).
Wondering how to cook easy yet tasty Tuna fish in red gravy?
Chura Meen Curry is one of the signature fish dishes in Kerala. Wondering what makes this dish so unique? Well aromatic yet readily available ingredients, fragrant spices grounded and blended with marinated Chura Meen, the whole dish gets cooked perfectly.
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 40 minutes |
| Passive Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- One packet of Licious Tuna Fish/Choora Meen
- 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder/Kashmiri
- Salt - to taste
- 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 8-10 Small Onion
- ¼ ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 ½ tbsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tbsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- Tamarind pulp
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2-3 green chillies
- 2 Spring Curry leaves
- Salt - to taste
- Coconut oil as required
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- Marinate the Choora Meen curry with red chilli, turmeric powder, and salt. Leave aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Grind the onions with grated coconut, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger, red chilli powder, fenugreek seeds, coriander powder, curry leaves, and tamarind. Add enough water to prepare a fine paste.
- Now in an earthen pot, or you can also use a pan, heat coconut oil, and then splutter mustard seeds on medium heat.
- Add curry leaves, green chillies, and ground coconut mixture, then sauté for a few minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Blend well and then cover with a lid—Cook for a few minutes. Bring to a boil.
- Add the fish that has been marinated and cook until done at medium-low heat. Swirl the pan every 5 mins.
- Fine-tune the gravy as per your consistency, and then sprinkle curry leaves and coconut oil on the top.
- Turn off the flame and keep the curry covered with a lid for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavour to set.
- Serve Delicious Tuna Fish Curry-Nadan Choora Meen Curry with hot boiled rice.
Kerala restaurant-style fish curry recipe tips, Believe it or not, the curry tastes better the day after it is cooked.
The more it gets reheated, the yummier it tastes. For a more fiery taste, add more red chilli powder. Generally, Kashmiri chilli powder, in addition to paprika, does enhance the taste.
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