Tuna, locally called kupa in Mumbai, is a delicious fish that can be consumed in so many different ways. Interestingly, the easiest way to enjoy them is by making sandwiches or burgers, as it requires the least amount of effort. 

Every year, World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 to not only celebrate the fish but also raise awareness about its conservation and promoting sustainable fishing practices. While it is important to eat them, it is also important to be careful and use them at the right time in our food. Interestingly, Indians not only indulge in fresh tuna, but have been experimenting canned tuna for quite a long time now to not only make salads but also include it in other flavourful dishes.

If you are somebody who loves tuna, then Indian chefs say there are many different ways to add them to your dishes. While they suggest making a Japanese-inspired burger, they also tell you to make a sandwich while not only adding tuna but also seasonal fruits like mango to it.

Tuna Katsu Burger 
Having travelled to Japan, chef Harsh Garg, who is the founder of burger brand Boomburger, says one of the most interesting things he ate there was Katsu Curry with Rice. He explains, "It wasn’t the typical Chicken or Pork Katsu but Tuna Katsu, introduced to me at a small eatery in Tokyo. It was a breaded and fried piece of tuna, sliced and served over a bed of rice seasoned with nori and shichimi togarashi. Covered in katsu curry, and then topped with an egg yolk and toasted sesame seeds. It was one of the best things I did not expect to eat." So when he came back, Garg wanted to recreate it in burger form. "Tuna is one of my favourite fish to eat because it feels very fatty and luxurious, both excellent qualities if you want to put it in a burger. Being the highest consumers of tuna in the world, I wanted to pay homage to Japan, keeping the flavours authentic, but also putting my own twist on it," he adds.

Ingredients: (Serves 6)