MADAM NUPUR SEN'S MUDI GHANTO (FISH HEAD WITH RICE)

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Guess what happened this afternoon-- I opened up y'days Thursday magazine(that I received today) and found tha the lucky winner of this week's contest is Madam Nupur Sen! She was my Statistics lecturer in college! Hooray, madam! CONGRATS on winning !!!!!! I'm sure this dish is as excellent as your teaching used to be in class, hey, no wonder I would always top! :)

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 fish head (if its too large, halve or quarter it or use 1 medium- preferably use Rohu, Katla or any sweet-water)
50 g basmati rice
2 medium potatoes, cut into small pieces
1 onion
1 inch ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
4 cardamoms
3 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon ghee
2 tablespoons oil
1 bay leaf
salt

Steps:

  • Firstly, wash the pieces of fish head thoroughly.
  • Rub in a little turmeric powder and salt.
  • Keep aside.
  • Roast dry cumin and corriander seeds.
  • Grind these with ginger and garlic.
  • Keep aside.
  • Roast half the quantity of dry cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and powder these.
  • Keep this powder in a tightly sealed jar.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan.
  • Fry the fish head pieces till they turn dark brown.
  • Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
  • Fry basmati rice lightly in the same oil.
  • Keep aside.
  • Fry potatoes and keep aside.
  • Now coarsely crush the remaining half of the cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.
  • Put the bayleaf and cumin seeds in the oil.
  • Following this, once the cumin seeds crackle, put in the cardamom-cloves-cinnamon mixture made in the previous step.
  • Add grated onion and fry till it turns brown.
  • Then add turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and the paste made earlier.
  • Fry well till the oil separates.
  • Put the fish head pieces, potatoes and the rice into the oil.
  • Fry again for a few more minutes, ensuring that the fish head pieces do not break.
  • Add 1 cup of water and cover the pan.
  • When the water gets absorbed and the rice is cooked well, add in ghee, sugar and roasted masala powder made earlier that was kept in the tightly sealed jar.
  • Serve hot with plain steamed white Basmati rice.
  • Tip: The larger the fish, the better the dish!

TJ Dash
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish heads. The fish head is cooked tender and flaky, and the sauce is flavorful and complex. I would definitely make this again.


Alecsey Liosha
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I've never had fish head curry before, but this recipe made me a believer. The fish head was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mollie does roblox
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The fish head is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and complex. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Evans Veyenle
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I love the unique flavor of fish head curry. This recipe is a great way to make it at home. The fish head is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Connect With Aliyan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish heads. The fish head is cooked tender and flaky, and the sauce is flavorful and complex. I would definitely make this again.


Egattar Connect
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I've never had fish head curry before, but this recipe made me a believer. The fish head was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sarwar Badshah
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The fish head is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and complex. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yousif Mahar
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I love the unique flavor of fish head curry. This recipe is a great way to make it at home. The fish head is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Spencer Peacock
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish head was tender and flaky, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


OBAK RAY
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The fish head was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious fish dish.


Kennedy Ayonya
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fish heads. The sauce is flavorful and the fish head is cooked tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Derick Kanyanta
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I love fish head curry and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Blood Mutt
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Wow, this dish was amazing! The fish head was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I can't wait to make this again.


DgtlOne
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish head was tender and flaky, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ian Cranston
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The fish head was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and unique fish dish.


Raj Kumari Rai
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This dish is a must-try for fish lovers. The unique combination of flavors and textures makes it an unforgettable culinary experience.


Monju Vai
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I've never cooked fish head before, but this recipe made it easy and enjoyable. The instructions were clear and the results were amazing. The fish was tender and juicy, and the sauce was packed with flavor.


Dua Sheikh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The fish head was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. We served it with rice and it was the perfect meal.