Fish Head Curry - ANGLO SPECIAL

King Fish / Surmai Head

Wash well and salt just before adding to curry rinse off extra salt

12 Kashmeri Chillies
1 Tsp Jeera Cumin seeds
2 Tbs Coriander seeds
8 Pepper corns
1/3 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Coconut
1 small onion
Lime size tambrind ball
1 pod Garlic

Grind all the above to a smooth paste

1 small onion
2 tomatoes
1 inch ginger
2 green chillies

Chop the onion , tomato and ginger fine , slit the green chillies

Salt to taste

In a heavy bottom pan heat oil , when hot add the onions & green chillies and sauté till golden brown 3 minutes

Add the finely chopped ginger and saute for 2 minutes

Add the tomatoes and sauté till soft and oil seperates 3 minutes

Add the masala paste and bring to a boil , lower flame and cook for 10 minutes stiring in between cooking time .

Add 2 glasses of water salt to taste and bring to a boil

Add fish head pieces bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes

Preparation time 25 minutes
Total cooking time 30 minutes

- By Nicola D'Cunha