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Curry Fish Head

Curry Fish Head

🇲🇾 Malaysia55 minFish
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Servings
4

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 1 piece Fish head (e.g., Red Snapper, Grouper)
  • 4 tbsp Curry powder for fish
  • 1 medium Eggplant, cut into wedges

Aromatics

  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 medium Onions, sliced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 inch Ginger, sliced or julienned
  • 2 pieces Green chilies, slit

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind paste (soaked and strained)
  • 4 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Sugar

Vegetables

  • 2 medium Tomatoes, quartered

Other

  • 400 ml Thick coconut milk
  • 200 ml Thin coconut milk
  • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
  • 0.5 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 8 pieces Okra (lady's fingers)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix curry powder, chili powder, and turmeric powder with a little water to form a thick paste.

  2. 2

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add sliced onions, minced garlic, sliced ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions soften and turn translucent.

  4. 4

    Add the prepared spice paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until the oil separates and the paste is fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the thin coconut milk and strained tamarind paste. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Add the eggplant wedges and okra. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften slightly.

  7. 7

    Carefully place the fish head pieces into the simmering curry. Pour in the thick coconut milk. Add green chilies and tomatoes.

  8. 8

    Gently stir and bring the curry back to a gentle simmer. Do not stir vigorously as it might break the fish. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and sugar to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

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