Goan Fish Head Curry

Ingredients:

For masala paste:

Chopped onion – 1 big in size

Dry coconut scraps / powder

Dhania powder / coriander powder

Cumin powder / jeera powder

Green chilies – 3

Curry leaves

Black peppers / powder

Ginger-garlic paste (or ginger and garlic pods separately)

Vinegar(1 or 2 tbsp)

****Add all these ingredients to a small mixer jar and make masala paste and keep it aside. Don’t add too much vinegar.

Other ingredients:

Fish Head – cut into 3 or 4 pieces (I used black pomfret)

Tomato – 1 big in size

Turmeric powder

Chili powder

Fresh Coconut milk (optional)

Salt

Preparation:

• Heat oil in a sauce pan, add the masala paste to it and sauté for 5-10 mins till the oil seperates
• Now add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 mins
• Add half cup water and when it starts boiling add the fish head – cook for 10 mins
• Once fish is cooked add coconut milk (optional – I did not add it), let it boil for 5 mins and turn off the burner.
• Garnish it and serve with Steamed rice