Goan Fish Cutlets
March 16, 2015

This simple dish can be enjoyed as a snack, as appetizers or even as a side with lunch or dinner.

Cuisine Goan
Course Appetizers
Serves 4
Method Fry
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 2   hour(s)
  • Cuisine Goan
  • Course Appetizers
  • Serves 4
  • Method Fry
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 2   hour(s)
Ingredients
cans tuna
2  
onion (chopped fine)
1  
ginger/garlic paste
1   teaspoon
chilies
1-2  
coriander powder
1   teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
parsley flakes or small bunch cilantro
2   teaspoon
slice bread (crust removed) cut into cubes
1  
lime juice
1   tablespoon
egg
1  
semolina (rawa)
1/2   cup
salt to taste
 
oil for frying
 
Instructions

1. Drain and flake the two cans of tuna in a bowl and keep aside.

2. Prep your spices along with the onions and coriander to save you time while cooking.

3. Saute the onion and chilies in a pan until golden brown.

4. Add the ginger/garlic paste to the onions and continue frying.

5. Next add the turmeric and coriander powder to the mix.

6. Once done, grind the mix into a rough paste and add the lime juice to it. Keep aside.

7. Soak the bread cubes in a bowl of water and then squeeze out all the water once soft.

8. Combine the tuna, ground paste, bread and parsely or cilantro in a bowl.

9. You should end up with a dry, firm mix once done.

10. Shape the mix into round or oval shape cutlets and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

11. Dip the cutlets in egg, and coat well with semolina.

12. Shallow fry the cutlets in a pan with hot oil until they are a nice golden brown colour.

13. Enjoy the cutlets as a snack, as appetizers or even as a side with lunch or dinner.