Tuna Fish Cutlet

Ingredients

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• Canned Tuna - 1 tin (15 oz)
• Potato - 1 small
• Onion  -  1 Chopped
• Green chilly - 3
• Chopped ginger - 1 tbsp
• Chopped garlic - 1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves chopped - 2 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder -1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
• Pepper Powder - 1 tbsp
• Egg White - 1 or 2
• Bread Crumbs
• Salt - To Taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp + For Frying
• Water - 1/4 cup

Method

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1. Add the washed and drained  canned tuna pieces, turmeric powder, and salt to a heated pan . Cook until done and allow the water to dry completely.
2. Meanwhile  cook potatoes with little salt and water. Once done take out and mash well.
3. Heat a pan . Add  2 tbsp oil. Saute chopped ginger and garlic.
4. Add chopped onions, green chilli. When they turn translucent add chopped coriander leaves and saute till light brown.
5. Add  salt, turmeric, chilli, garam masala and pepper powder and saute.
6. Add cooked tuna pieces and mix well.
7. Once it turns almost dry add mashed potatoes and check salt. Add more if needed. Switch off and allow the mixture to cool.
8. Meanwhile beat 2 egg whites well.
9. When the mixture is cooled , take one handful of mixture and roll into desired shapes.
10. Dip the rolled cutlets into egg white and then roll in breadcrumbs.
11. Heat a pan . Add oil.
12. When oil is heated , put the cutlets and fry them till deep brown.
13. Serve hot with onion salad, tomato ketchup or sauce.

Notes
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1. The moisture content of the mixture should be completely removed else it will be difficult to shape the cutlets.
2. If you don't have bread crumbs ,you can use fresh bread and powder it in a mixer and use it for rolling.
3. You can make the cutlets in bulk and store in Ziploc bag or airtight box and store in freezer.Thaw and use when needed.