Fish Daal Gravy Recipe - Pulse & Carp Fish Mixed Curry - Food for Village People

fish head

🥗Healthier: fish fillet

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more affordable and easier to prepare.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes and drain.

Heat mustard oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and clove; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add ginger and garlic paste; cook for 2-3 minutes until raw smell disappears.

Incorporate turmeric, cumin, and coriander; sauté for another minute.

Add the fish head and green chilies; cook until the fish is slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the soaked rice and salt; stir gently to combine.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes, covered.

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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