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Fish Moilee

The stuff amazing things are made of. Like this fish moilee that has all the wonderful items the coast and oceans can offer. Simple, yet drool worthy.

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Main ingredients Pomfret, Lemon juice, Mustard seeds, Curry leaves, Onions, Ginger paste, Garlic paste, Green chillies, Turmeric powder, Coconut milk
Cuisine Kerala
Course Main course seafood
Prep time 20-25 minutes
Cook time 15-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Non vegetarian

Ingredients                 

  • 600 grams rohu/pomfret, cut into ½ inch thick slices     
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice                    
  • 2 tablespoons oil                                                           
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds                    
  • 10-15 curry leaves                    
  • 2 medium onions, chopped                                       
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste                     
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste                      
  • 3 green chillies, slit                
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder                
  • 2 cups coconut milk    
  • Fried curry leaves for garnish
  • Steamed rice to serve             

 Method

  1. Place the fish slices on a plate, sprinkle salt and lemon juice and apply them all over the fish slices and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick kadai, add mustard seeds and when they splutter, add curry leaves, mix and sauté for a few seconds. Add onions, mix and saute until soft and translucent.
  3. Add ginger paste and garlic paste, mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add green chillies and turmeric powder, mix and sauté for 1 minute. 
  5. Add the fish pieces, mix gently till each piece is well coated with the masala. Cook on high heat for ½ minute. 
  6. Add coconut milk and adjust salt and mix. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes. 
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with fried curry leaves and serve hot with steamed rice. 
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