#Meen Puttu ( Scrambled fish)

 This is a simple dish which can be made easily and can be enjoyed as it is. You can enjoy eating this dish as it is or with rice or roti or even with breads as a sandwich. I have used Salmon fish for this recipe. Hope you would like this, lets get into the recipe...😃

Serves :- 3-4 people
Preparation time :- 10 mins
Cooking time :- 15 mins
Measurements :- in grams and in spoons

*tbsp - Tablespoon
*tsp   - Teaspoon

Ingredients

1. Any boneless fish fillet - 500 grams ( Salmon or Shark or Seer)
2. Shallots    - 250 grams
3. Garlic - 3-4 cloves
4. Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
5. Cumin seeds   - ½ tsp
6. Crushed pepper - ½ tbsp
7. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
8. Red chillies   - 2 pieces (optional)
9. Green chillies - 2 pieces (optional)
10. Curry leaves - few 
11. Coriander leaves - few 
12. Grated coconut - 2 tbsp  (optional)
13. Oil  - 1 tbsp ( Sesame or Olive ) 
14. Salt - as per your taste

Method

1. In a bowl add water and heat it up. The water level should be enough to immerse the fish inside. Once the water is boiled, add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt and add fish fillets into it. Let the fish cook in the boiling water for 10-12 minutes. 
2. Once the fish is cooked, take out the fish from water carefully. Let it cool down for 5 minutes. Peel off the fish skin and take it away. Now break the flesh into small pieces and keep it aside. 
3. In a pan add oil and heat it up. Then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, red chillies, finely chopped shallots, chopped garlic and curry leaves. Saute them very well until the shallots turns light brown. Then add turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt. Saute them well.
4. Then add the cooked fish and mix well. Let it cook with the mixture for 2 minutes. Check the salt at this stage and adjust it according to your taste.  
5. Then add crushed pepper, coconut and coriander leaves. Mix them well and serve it hot. 

Enjoy your dish 😄

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