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How to Make Delicious Shark Puttu at Home
- •Cut the shark fish into pieces and steam it well in an idli steamer placed on a banana leaf until it reaches a crumbly texture.
- •Remove the skin separately after steaming and keep the mashed shark flesh ready.
- •Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, finely chopped large onion, white garlic, and green chillies, and sauté until golden brown.
- •Add curry leaves and turmeric powder, then mix in the mashed steamed shark flesh and toss well.
- •Add chilli powder, pepper powder, salt, and toss until the masala coats entirely to make fabulous shark puttu.
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To make traditional Shark Puttu at home, you will need shark fish, fennel seeds, large onions, white garlic, green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, pepper powder, and salt. These easily available ingredients help create a uniquely flavorful and aromatic dish.
To prepare the shark fish, cut it into good pieces and place them in an idli steamer lined with a banana leaf. Steam the fish well until it achieves a crumbly texture, and then separate and remove the skin.
After steaming, heat oil in a pan, sauté fennel seeds, finely chopped onions, garlic, and green chillies until golden brown, then add curry leaves and turmeric powder. Mix in the mashed steamed shark flesh, toss well, and finish by adding turmeric, chilli powder, pepper powder, and salt until the masala is thoroughly coated.
