Fish Head Curry
Fish head curry is a popular dish in South Indian and Malaysian cuisine. It is a flavorful and spicy curry made with fish heads, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh cilantro - For garnish
- Vegetables (e.g., okra, eggplant, bell peppers) - 2 cups, chopped
- Salt - To taste
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Water - 1 cup
- Coconut milk - 1 cup
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes - 2, chopped
- Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Fish heads - 2 large
Let's Get Started
- Clean and wash the fish heads thoroughly.
- In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the chopped onions, garlic, and grated ginger until golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add the fish heads to the pot and coat them with the spice mixture.
- Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir well and bring the curry to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the curry cook for about 20 minutes, or until the fish heads are cooked through.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the curry and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or bread.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 5g