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Unakka Sravu Chammanthy (Dried Shark Chammanthy)

Course: Condiments, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala

Ingredients

  • 150 gm Dried shark pieces soaked in water for ½ hour (this is done to remove excess salt)
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • 4-5 shallots crushed coarsely
  • 1 cup freshly grated coconut
  • 1 tbsp coconut/vegetable oil

Instructions

  • After soaking for the required time, remove the shark pieces and pat dry.
  • In a pan, heat oil and add the shark pieces along with red chilli and turmeric powder.
  • Lightly fry for 10 minutes, remove and cool. Grind to a coarse consistency
  • Heat the same pan and return the ground shark along with the rest of the ingredients. Toss through on medium heat for 5 minutes and remove.
  • No salt is required as the shark will have enough salt but taste and season if necessary.