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Murrel Fish Head Curry/Chepala Talakaya Pulusu
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Murrel Fish Head Curry/Chepala Talakaya Pulusu

ZMA
ZMA @zesty5

#CA26
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#Machlikasalan
#Andhracuisine
Chepala Talakaya Pulusu or Fish Head Curry from Nellore district in Andhra State is a yummy variation of different types of Fish Curries made in the Country. Chepala Talakaya means Fish head and the Pulusu means Tamarind based Curry. It is a rich, creamy and above all a tangy variation made with an Onion Tomato base and Tamarind. Basically it's a pure homemade delicious fiery Red Curry made with some selected spices and Tamarind along with a perfect Onion Tomato base. Dry Coconut or Copra added in a little quantity gives it a nice flavour and nutty aroma. Dessicated Coconut also can be used in place of Copra.

Tamarind gives a good mouthful of tanginess to the Curry which is the signature style. Infact it is left aside to taste it the next day which makes it extremely flavourful and delicious with the beautiful amalgamation of flavours that are infused overnight. You would fall in love with this amazing variation once you give it a try. Let's get on with the recipe straight away then.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#CA26
#Week8
#cookpadindia
#Lunchtime
#newrecipe
#everydaycooking
#easy
#traditional
#Mudfishheadcurry
#Machlikasalan
#Andhracuisine
Chepala Talakaya Pulusu or Fish Head Curry from Nellore district in Andhra State is a yummy variation of different types of Fish Curries made in the Country. Chepala Talakaya means Fish head and the Pulusu means Tamarind based Curry. It is a rich, creamy and above all a tangy variation made with an Onion Tomato base and Tamarind. Basically it's a pure homemade delicious fiery Red Curry made with some selected spices and Tamarind along with a perfect Onion Tomato base. Dry Coconut or Copra added in a little quantity gives it a nice flavour and nutty aroma. Dessicated Coconut also can be used in place of Copra.

Tamarind gives a good mouthful of tanginess to the Curry which is the signature style. Infact it is left aside to taste it the next day which makes it extremely flavourful and delicious with the beautiful amalgamation of flavours that are infused overnight. You would fall in love with this amazing variation once you give it a try. Let's get on with the recipe straight away then.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Murrel Fish Head Curry/Chepala Talakaya Pulusu

ZMA
ZMA @zesty5

#CA26
#Week8
#cookpadindia
#Lunchtime
#newrecipe
#everydaycooking
#easy
#traditional
#Mudfishheadcurry
#Machlikasalan
#Andhracuisine
Chepala Talakaya Pulusu or Fish Head Curry from Nellore district in Andhra State is a yummy variation of different types of Fish Curries made in the Country. Chepala Talakaya means Fish head and the Pulusu means Tamarind based Curry. It is a rich, creamy and above all a tangy variation made with an Onion Tomato base and Tamarind. Basically it's a pure homemade delicious fiery Red Curry made with some selected spices and Tamarind along with a perfect Onion Tomato base. Dry Coconut or Copra added in a little quantity gives it a nice flavour and nutty aroma. Dessicated Coconut also can be used in place of Copra.

Tamarind gives a good mouthful of tanginess to the Curry which is the signature style. Infact it is left aside to taste it the next day which makes it extremely flavourful and delicious with the beautiful amalgamation of flavours that are infused overnight. You would fall in love with this amazing variation once you give it a try. Let's get on with the recipe straight away then.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#CA26
#Week8
#cookpadindia
#Lunchtime
#newrecipe
#everydaycooking
#easy
#traditional
#Mudfishheadcurry
#Machlikasalan
#Andhracuisine
Chepala Talakaya Pulusu or Fish Head Curry from Nellore district in Andhra State is a yummy variation of different types of Fish Curries made in the Country. Chepala Talakaya means Fish head and the Pulusu means Tamarind based Curry. It is a rich, creamy and above all a tangy variation made with an Onion Tomato base and Tamarind. Basically it's a pure homemade delicious fiery Red Curry made with some selected spices and Tamarind along with a perfect Onion Tomato base. Dry Coconut or Copra added in a little quantity gives it a nice flavour and nutty aroma. Dessicated Coconut also can be used in place of Copra.

Tamarind gives a good mouthful of tanginess to the Curry which is the signature style. Infact it is left aside to taste it the next day which makes it extremely flavourful and delicious with the beautiful amalgamation of flavours that are infused overnight. You would fall in love with this amazing variation once you give it a try. Let's get on with the recipe straight away then.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes
5-6 servings
  1. 7-8 piecesMudfish or Murrel Head
  2. 2-3 tbspOil
  3. 1 tspMustard seeds
  4. 1/2 tspFenugreek seeds or Methi Dana
  5. 1-2 sprigsCurry Leaves
  6. 1/4 tspAsafoetida or Hing
  7. 2sliced Onions
  8. 6-7chopped Tomatoes
  9. 2-3slit Green Chillies
  10. 1 tbspGinger Garlic Green Chilli paste
  11. 1 tspSalt or to taste
  12. 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
  13. 1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
  14. 1 tsproasted Coriander powder
  15. 1 tsproasted Cumin powder
  16. 2 cupsTamarind water
  17. 1/4 cuproasted dry Coconut or Copra
  18. 3-4 tbspchopped Coriander Leaves
  19. For the fish marination -
  20. 1 tbspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
  21. 1/2 tspSalt or to taste
  22. 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
  23. 2-3 tspFish Masala
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20-25 minutes
  1. 1

    Marinate fish with turmeric, chilli powder and salt overnight in the fridge.

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  2. 2

    Heat oil on a low. Add mustard and fenugreek seeds, then curry leaves and asafoetida. Now add green chillies too and the chopped or sliced onions.

  3. 3

    Saute onions until golden for a few minutes. Also don't forget to add ginger-garlic paste. Cook until fragrant.

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  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and cook until they soften and are mushy. Also add ground dry coconut or dessicated one so that it gets roasted well.

  5. 5

    Add marinated fish pieces with coriander and cumin powders now once the tomatoes and the coconut gets cooked well. Gently combine. Pour tamarind pulp as well.

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  6. 6

    Pour water and simmer on a low heat until fish is cooked and flavours are released.

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  7. 7

    Adjust salt and serve hot with simple boiled Rice. Enjoy!

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on May 18, 2026 01:14
Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.
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