How long does Sura Puttu take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sura Puttu serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Sura Puttu?

300 grams Shark Fish, 0.50 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 0.50 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger, 3 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sura Puttu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sura Puttu?

About 277 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sura Puttu

Name: Sura Puttu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 300 grams Shark Fish; 1 tsp Salt; 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 0.50 cup Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 0.50 cup Coconut (Grated); ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 0.50 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

Also known as Shark Fry, Shark Fish Scramble, Sura Podimas, Meen Podimas · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Per serving277 cal

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Sura puttu, a Tamil Nadu shark fish scramble: shark flaked and stir-fried with shallots, curry leaves and coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for4 servings

Shark Fish300 grams
Salt1.5 tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Water3 tbsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced0.50 cup
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut (Grated)0.50 cup
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	277kcal	1108kcal
Protein	17g	70g
Carbohydrate	9.2g	37g
Fat	19g	76g
Fibre	2.2g	8.8g
Sugar	2.7g	11g

Method

1
In a pot of water, add salt and turmeric powder and bring it to a boil. Add the fish, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Shark FishSaltTurmeric PowderWater
2
Remove it from the water. Mash it using a fork.
3
In a pan, heat oil and add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
Sunflower OilSmall Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen Chilli
4
When they start to brown, add the curry leaves, grated coconut, turmeric powder, and salt. Saute for 2 minutes.
Curry leavesCoconut (Grated)Turmeric PowderSalt
5
Add the shredded fish and pepper powder, and saute for 2 more minutes. Add the coriander leaves and mix well.
Black Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Sura Puttu take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sura Puttu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sura Puttu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Sura Puttu spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sura Puttu?: 300 grams Shark Fish, 0.50 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 0.50 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger, 3 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sura Puttu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sura Puttu?: About 277 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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