Fish N Lentil Chowder (Dal Machh) Recipe

Name: Fish N Lentil Chowder (Dal Machh)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 kg fresh water fish head (appr. 2 large, Rohu or Catla); 100 g lentils (cooked); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (roasted and ground); 1 tablespoon coriander (finely chopped); 5 -8 green chilies (split in halves); ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 14 cumin seed (roasted and roughly ground); tomatoes (2 large- cubed); onion (2 large-sliced); 200 ml water; salt (to taste); vegetable oil (6 tbsp)

Servings: persons

12 kg fresh water fish head (appr. 2 large, Rohu or Catla)
100 g lentils (cooked)
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (roasted and ground)
1 tablespoon coriander (finely chopped)
5 -8 green chilies (split in halves)
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
14 cumin seed (roasted and roughly ground)
tomatoes (2 large- cubed)
onion (2 large-sliced)
200 ml water
salt (to taste)
vegetable oil (6 tbsp)

1
Lightly fry fish heads in 2 tbsp oil and keep aside.
2
Fry onions in the remaining oil til lightly golden.
3
Add mustard seeds and cumin.
4
Add cooked lentils into it.
5
Add water, fenugreek, turmeric, cubed tomatoes and salt and bring to simmer.
6
Add fish heads and boil for 5 minutes.
7
Crush the head roughly using a heavy ladle while on fire.
8
Garnish with coriander and take it off the fire to serve.

1343

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 kg fresh water fish head (appr. 2 large, Rohu or Catla), 100 g lentils (cooked), ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (roasted and ground), and more.

Yes, Fish N Lentil Chowder (Dal Machh) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fish N Lentil Chowder (Dal Machh)

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