Tuna Masala

INGREDIENTS

• 500g Yellowfin Tuna Steak
• 1 Onion
• 2 Tomato
• 2 tsp Garlic Paste
• 2 tsp Ginger Paste
• 4 tbsp Cooking Oil
• 0.5 tsp Ground Turmeric
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 2 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 0.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 240ml Water
• 8g Coriander
• 1 tsp Salt

STEPS

1. 1

   Thaw 500g of yellowfin tuna steak safely in the refrigerator if frozen. Pat dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season with 1 tsp of salt.

2. 2

   Heat 4 tbsp of cooking oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add 1 onion (finely chopped) and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.

   ⏱ 6 min

3. 3

   Add 2 tsp of garlic paste and 2 tsp of ginger paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 0.5 tsp of ground turmeric, 1 tsp of ground cumin, 2 tsp of ground coriander, and 0.5 tsp of red chilli powder, then stir for 30 seconds.

   ⏱ 2 min

4. 4

   Add 2 tomatoes (finely chopped) and 240ml of water. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the masala becomes thick and glossy.

   ⏱ 8 min

5. 5

   Add the seasoned 500g of yellowfin tuna steak pieces to the masala and gently coat them. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until the tuna is opaque throughout and flakes easily. Check the thickest piece with a thermometer if available, it should reach at least 63°C.

   ⏱ 8 min

6. 6

   Stir in 1 tsp of garam masala and finish with 8g of coriander (chopped). Rest off the heat for 2 minutes, then serve.

   ⏱ 2 min