Tangy Fish Head Curry Recipe - Make a Spicy, Flavorful Dish

Tangy Fish Head Curry Recipe - Make a Spicy, Flavorful Dish

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Master our authentic Tangy Fish Head Curry recipe! Learn to cook this spicy, flavorful dish with ease. Get tips for a perfect fish curry every time. Start cooki

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Cooking tools:

  • Blender
  • Food processor
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Dutch oven
  • Kitchen shears
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fork
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 large shallot or ½ medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2-3 dried red chilies (or fresh red chilies, to taste), stems removed
  • ¼ cup water (for blending)
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs (about 700-900g) firm white fish head (like snapper, cod, or salmon fish head ), split in half by your fishmonger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 sprig fresh curry leaves (about 10-12 leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder (your preferred spice mix for fish )
  • 1 cup water or fish stock
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste or pulp (soaked in ¼ cup hot water, then strained)
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6-8 okra pods, trimmed
  • ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: a pinch of sugar to balance tang
  • Optional: extra fresh chilies for garnish

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