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Jesheed ~ Emirati Minced Shark

Course Main Course
Cuisine Emirati
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda AR

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg shark fillet
  • 1 small bay leaft
  • 1 inch pc cinnamon
  • 1 loomi (dried lemon) crushed

FOR DISH:

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 green chiliies minced
  • 1 loomi (dried lemon) crushed (refer notes)
  • 1 tbsp bezaar spice blend
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder add more to taste
  • 1 cup fried onions, crushed made of 2 large onions
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • Wash the shark well. In a pot, add the shark, cinnamon, bay leaf and loomi along with lots of water and salt. Bring to boil and cook till the shark is almost cooked.
  • Drain and allow to cool. Shred the fish after discarding the bones.
  • In a saucepan, heat ghee. Fry the ginger garlic paste, green chillies and crushed loomi.
  • Add the shredded shark along with the bezaar spice blend and pepper powder and give a good toss. Sprinkle some water to keep the dish together and cook on simmer for five minutes, stirring in between.
  • Add the crushed onions to the done shark and adjust salt. Cook for two minutes, add the coriander leaves and switch off.
  • Serve hot as side to plain rice.

Notes

The original recipe uses dried loomi powder in the sauce prepared. I used one loomi crushed. You can add 1 tsp loomi powder if available. 
This dish is dry. Some recipes use tomato. If using, then chop one tomato into small peices and add along with the shredded shark. Cook till smashed and done.