
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
- 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)
Instructions
- 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 Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 40 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: 5g