Dads Delicious Tuna Curry

Growing up in our household my Mum did almost all the cooking. On the rare occasion that Dad cooked there would be bedlam in the kitchen, lots of mess, a not too pleased Mum, but a very tasty meal on the table which was gobbled up all too quickly!

This is my Dad's recipe and one of my all time favourites. And every person who hates tuna out of a can will change their mind. It has been tried and tested on my husband and brother-in-law. For anyone who decides to give it a try, I would love to hear you comments.

Serves 4
2 x 185g cans of tuna (in oil or brine is okay)
2 medium yellow onions finely chopped
2 small potatoes
2 large tomatoes, pureed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic crushed
2 tsp whole black peppercorns
2 green chillies finely chopped
2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 large cinnamon stick
6-8 cloves
1tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt or to taste
handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

1. Peel the potatoes, cut into small chunks and boil until soft but not mushy. Set aside and leave for later.
2. Drain the tuna, empty into a bowl and fluff it up using a fork
3. In a medium sized deep pan, heat the olive oil on a medium heat, and then add the mustard seeds. Cover and wait until the seeds have popped. Then reduce the heat to low.
4. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds and peppercorn seeds. Cook for 10-15 seconds only before adding the garlic and chilli peppers. Turn the heat back up to medium and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add onions and cook until they are soft. Add turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, chilli powder, gram masala and stir for 30 seconds
6. Stir in the tomatoes and continue to cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes
7. Stir in tuna followed by the potatoes. Add salt and stir until completely mixed. Cook on a low heat for 10 minutes.
8. Garnish with coriander and serve with chapatis (preferably homemade)