Canned tuna cooked with Goan red masala, onion and vinegar — a quick everyday preparation using the pantry staple adopted into Goan home cooking.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Drain tuna completely from brine. Break into large chunks.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onion.
  3. Cook on medium for 8 minutes until golden.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook 6 minutes.
  5. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Cook 2 minutes.
  6. Add the drained tuna. Toss gently — do not over-stir or the tuna will become mushy.
  7. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir.
  8. Cook on medium for 3 to 4 minutes until the masala coats the tuna.
  9. Season with salt. Garnish with coriander. Serve with Goan pao or rice.