Tuna Curry

Name: Tuna Curry
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup water; 1 lb tuna, in 2 inch cubes; sea salt; 1 tablespoon coconut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped ginger; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 long green chilies, sliced in half and seeded; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 teaspoons tamarind paste, to taste

13 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup water
1 lb tuna, in 2 inch cubes
sea salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 long green chilies, sliced in half and seeded
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons tamarind paste, to taste

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan mix turmeric in 1 cup water.
2

Add tuna, and season with salt.
3

Place over medium-low heat, and bring to a simmer.
4

Cook for 2 minutes, turning tuna cubes once.
5

Remove from heat.
6

Place a large saute pan over medium heat, and add oil.
7

When it shimmers, add garlic, ginger and mustard seeds.
8

Cook for 2 minutes.
9

Add tomatoes, shallots and chilies; cook for 1 minute.
10

Add tuna, about 1/3 cup of its cooking water, coconut milk, tamarind and salt to taste.
11

Stir to dissolve tamarind.
12

Simmer, covered, until sauce has blended and thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.