Description
Fish puttu (hash) is a popular dish from Kerala mostly made with Shark and King fish along with scrambled eggs. Its also equally popular in Tamil Nadu too, but made only with sharks. In US, its quite hard to get Shark, so had to adapt with whats available. To my surprise, it turned out great with few varieties like Cod, Tilapia, Tuna and King fish.| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 1 no | Cod fish fillet |
| 2 nos | Onion (chopped) |
| 2 nos | Green chili (slit open) |
| 3 clove | Garlic (crushed) |
| ¼ tsp | Turmeric (for boiling) |
| 3 pinch | Salt (for boiling) |
| ¼ tsp | Tumeric powder |
| ¼ tsp | Red chili powder |
| 1 tsp | Coriander /dhania powder |
| ¼ tsp | Salt (or to taste) |
| ¼ tsp | Mustard seeds |
| ¼ tsp | Cumin seeds |
| ¼ tsp | Fennel seeds |
| 6 nos | Curry leaves |
| 1 tsp | Oil |
| 2 stks | Coriander leaves (for garnishing) |
| 4 tbsp | Grated coconut |
Instructions
Clean the fish and keep aside. Take a pan, bring 1/2 cup of water to boiling stage, add turmeric , fish fillet and salt . Let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes over medium flame or until its cooked fully. When the flesh turns white completely, drain and discard the stock. Let the fish cool and then scramble. Add turmeric, red chili powder and coriander powder, mash and knead to make a coarse hash.
Now heat oil in a pan splutter mustard, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and curry leaves. Add the chopped onions, green chili and garlic. Fry these till it turns light brown and then add the fish hash. Add salt and fry the mixture of 5 minutes over medium flame till the masala cooks well. Now add the grated coconut and fry for few more minutes and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot as a side for rice.
Notes
One fish fillet serves 2 (approx).
Comments
8 responses to “Fish Puttu”
Hello Ms.Mullai, This is the first time am visiting ur blog and all the recipes are quite good, today am gona try doing Fish puttu using Tilapia which is available here mostly than sharks..thks for the tempting recipe..
Can I use Tilapia fillet instead of the cod fish? Just curious..
Sandhiya, any fleshy fish should be fine and tilapia is one good choice too. Thanks.
HI MULLAI I TRIED UR FISH PUTTU IT CAME OUT VERY WELL AND IT WAS TASTY .THANKS FOR UR VARIETY OF DISHES.
Hi Mullai,
I tried out ur fish puttu immediately after u posted it.
It came out so tasty.
U know what made me to do this immediately– ur presentation. it was so tempting that i wanted to make it.
Thanks a ton Mullai for posting such good recipes.
Unga vetla daily variety sapatu than pola!! enjoy !!
Smiles
Ayesha
Thanks Ayesha!! inni mel enga vetliyum variety sapadu thaan, enjoy pannunga.
Hey Mullai,
Fish puttu looks very tempting !!!! have u ever tried this with Salmon fillet…even that is very yummmmyyyyy!!!!
Hello there,
Was desperately seeking for Shark (sura), but unfortunately couldn't find here in Michigan, which made me try with other fish varieties. Luckily this turned good , though not a big match for Sura, but atleast happy that is was close. Anyhow thanks!. BTW, never tried with Salmon, personally not a big fan of this fish but will give a try.