Maldivian Tuna and Watercress Salad

Course: main Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 0 mins

2 x 160 g cans albacore tuna, drained

1 red onion, chopped very finely 2 red chillies, chopped very finely

100 g (3½ oz) desiccated coconut, unsweetened

2 limes, juice of both, zest of 1 1 sprig curry leaves, leaves chopped finely

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

200 g (7 oz) watercress

1 In a bowl, mix the tuna, onion, chillies, coconut, lime juice and zest and curry leaves. Massage with clean hands to rub and infuse the ingredients. You want to begin to form a paste. Season to taste.

2 Pile on to the watercress and serve.