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, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Oil, 3 tbsp Garlic, 1 tbsp Ginger, 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: 3 tbsp Water; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 300 grams Shark Fish; 3 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 3 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

4 people

Water3 tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Shark Fish300 grams
Oil3 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced½ cup
Garlic, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	277kcal	1108kcal
Protein	17g	70g
Carbohydrate	9.1g	36g
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.
WaterSaltTurmeric PowderShark Fish
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.
OilSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicGingerGreen 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, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Oil, 3 tbsp Garlic, 1 tbsp Ginger, 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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