Ingredients:
Fish Head – 500 gms
Oil – 5 tbsp
Tomatoes – 2, large sized and chopped
Curry leaves – 10 to 12
Turmeric powder – 2 tsp
Chilli powder – 3 tsp
Coconut milk – 1 cup
For preparing the paste
Coconut – 1 cup
Onions – 3, medium sized
Coriander seeds – 4 tsp
Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
Peppercorns – 4 tsp
Green chillies – 6
Garlic – 10 cloves
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Vinegar – 2 cups
Water as required
Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Cut the washed and cleaned fish head into required sizes.
2. Mix the finely ground paste ingredients with vinegar to make a smooth paste
3. Cook the paste masala in hot oil for 15 minutes on low flame.
4. Add the remaining ingredients except the coconut milk and cook further for 5 minutes.
5. Add the fish head and 100 ml of water. Cook till the fish heads/pieces are done.
6. Now mix in the coconut milk and boil for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot with rice.