Tuna And Aloo Chop

Download Image

Watch Video Jump to Recipe

Tuna and Aloo Chop is a popular Bengali snack made with mashed potatoes and canned tuna fish. It is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick snack or as an appetizer.

To make this dish, boiled potatoes are mashed and mixed with canned tuna fish, chopped onions, green chili peppers, and a variety of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. The mixture is then shaped into small patties and shallow fried until golden brown and crispy.

Tuna and Aloo Chop is usually served hot with a side of ketchup or chutney. It is a delicious and satisfying snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. The combination of the tender and creamy potatoes with the flaky and flavorful tuna fish creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

160g of tuna chunks200g of potato, peeeled and boiled1 small onion, sliced thinly1 tsp of mixed curry powder1/4 tsp of tumericoil1/2 tsp salt1/2 can of sweetcorn, drained (optional)chopped coriander (14g)

For The Coating

plain flourbeaten eggsgolden breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Heat up a tbsp (or less) in a non stick pan, and add the onions. Cover and Cook onions for a few minutes then add in salt. Cover again and allow to soften. Adding a little water if needed.2. Add in the curry powder and tumeric and mix well. Continue to cook for a few minutes.3. Add in the drained tuna, mix and continue cooking for a few more minutes. Then add in the drained sweetcorn.4. Add in the potatoes and begin to mash with the back of your spoon. Continue till there are no large chunks.5. Add in the coriander and and turn off heat. Leave to cool before moulding.6. Prepare your coating plates, each item in a separate plate or bowl.7. Shape the mixture into desired shape.8. Coat them all in the flour then place on a tray.9. Place in the egg wash then the breadcrumbs and repeat this step again.10. You can either fry these or bake them, air fry them for an even healthier treat.