Fish Head Curry Recipe | Cabbage With Fish Head

Fish Head Curry Recipe is an authentic preparation in Odisha. Mostly Rohu or Catla fish head is used in the recipe.

Rohu and Catla are the two common fish that are eaten in Odisha. But do you know they cook that big fish head too. Usually in a wedding function it’s a must for the lunch if fish is cooked for the diner party .While some enjoy them as deep fried ,some cook those fried heads with Cabbage or vegetables.

 

Cabbage With Fish Head

My Mom makes it a dry dish which is usually served as a side-dish.With very minimal spices Cabbage is cooked with fried Fish Head. I enjoy this with steamed Rice and Moong Dal Dalma.A soulful Meal .

 

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Curry
Cuisine oriya
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
serving
Ingredients
Cuisine oriya
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
serving
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In pan add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tbsp turmeric ,heat it .Add chopped cabbage and potato cubes and cover with a lid.Cook for 5-7 minute till they are almost done.
  2. Marinate fish head with salt and 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder for 5 min.Heat oil on a skillet.Fry Fish head both side till they turn golden brown and crispy.You can also deep fry it. Take it out .
  3. In the same pan add bay leaf ,chopped onion and fry till light brown .
  4. Make a coarse paste of ginger,garlic,green chili and cumin seeds.Add this paste and fry for 2-3 min .
  5. Break fish head with hand and add this to pan along with chili powder.Fry for a minute.
  6. Add steamed cabbage and potato ,saute for another 5 min.Season with salt and cover the pan with lid. Cook for another 2 minutes at medium flame.
  7. Make paste of cinnamon powder with little water and add this to cabbage and mix well.cook for 2 minute and serve hot with steam rice & dal.

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