Fish N Lentil Chowder (Dal Machh) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 kg fresh water fish head ( appr. 2 large, rohu or catla)
100 g lentils (cooked )
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds ( roasted and ground)
1 tbsp coriander (finely chopped )
5 -8 green chilies (split in halves)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 cumin seed ( roasted and roughly ground)
tomato (2 large- cubed )
onion (2 large-sliced )
200 ml water
salt (to taste)
vegetable oil (6 tbsp)

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	81.8 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.06g	3%
Cholesterol	34mg	11%
Sodium	38.12mg	2%
Potassium	325.23mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.84g	2%
Sugars	1.68g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	6%
Protein	11.08g	22%
Vitamin C	73.3mg	122%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	51.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.59 Kcal (312 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.87g	3%
Cholesterol	31mg	11%
Sodium	34.76mg	2%
Potassium	296.53mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.42g	2%
Sugars	1.54g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	6%
Protein	10.1g	22%
Vitamin C	66.9mg	122%
Iron	1.1mg	7%
Calcium	47.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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