Fish head with mashed Brinjal (Bengena aru Masor mur)

Ingredients:

• Brinjal – 1 big one
• 1 fried fish head-Bhokua(Katla), Rohu(Rou)
• Chopped Tomatoes – 2 medium
• Slit Green Chillies – 2
• Minced Ginger – 1 tbsp
• Minced Garlic – 1 tbsp
• Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste
• 2 cups water
• Coriander leaves

Method:

• Roast the brinjal for around 10-15 minutes
• Allow it to cool completely. Remove the skin from the brinjal and mash the flesh thoroughly and keep aside. If the brinjals are cooked thoroughly, the skin will fall off very easily.
• Heat oil in a pan and saute onions until translucent. Saute the green chillies, minced ginger and garlic for a few minutes.
• Throw in the chopped tomatoes and cook until mashed and pulpy.
• Reduce heat and add turmeric, cumin powders.
• Add the mashed brinjal
• Now add salt to taste.
• Mix everything well and cook covered for around 10-12 minutes until the brinjal has absorbed all the flavors.
• Now add water, fried fish head and cook for another 10 minutes
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice