Tuna Varai

This is a spin on the traditional Indian Shark / Sting-Ray / Fish varai (i haven't been able to find a literal translation of what it is - floss?). Much quicker too since the prep time is cut in half without having to pre-steam anything by just opening a can! which is always good :)


Tuna Varai
Ingredients:
1 can tuna
1 cup grated coconut
Onions sliced
4-5 Curry leaves
2 dried chillies - cut into quarter lengths
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 tablespoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Drain liquid from tuna. Using a fork, run it through the tuna chunks to create flakes.
2. In another bowl, toss grated coconut with chilli powder, cumin powder and turmeric until well mixed.
3. Heat a bit of oil in frying pan and temper curry leaves and mustard seeds. Add in onions and dried chilli and saute. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add in coconut mixture and leave to roast until aromatic. Add in flaked tuna. Stir everything together well and let it dry out a bit.