Fish Moilee
A mild and creamy fish curry prepared with coconut milk and a variety of spices, offering a delicate and comforting taste.
Cuisines
Lakshadweepi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Fish Moilee
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | White Fish Fillet , firm |
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1 tablespoon | Lime juice |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 cup | Onion , sliced |
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2 teaspoons | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , minced |
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2 pieces | Green Chili , slit |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thin |
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1 medium | Tomato , sliced |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and cut the fish fillets into medium-sized pieces.
- 2 Marinate the fish with lime juice, turmeric powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 4 Add sliced onions, minced garlic, and ginger to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- 5 Add the slit green chilies and curry leaves. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 6 Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- 7 Add the marinated fish pieces to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- 8 Add the sliced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 9 Finally, add the thick coconut milk and gently stir. Cook for another 2-3 minutes without letting it boil.
- 10 Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice or appams.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of fenugreek seeds along with the mustard seeds.