Fish Moilee or Meen Molee is a very popular Kerala fish stew / gravy cooked in coconut milk and spices. This is easy to prepare, mildly spiced and also flavorful fish gravy which goes well with appam or Idiyappam.
Give it a try and let me know your feedback!
Ingredients:
Fish - 500 gm ( preferably select fish with less bones)
Onion - 1 big (sliced lengthwise)
Ginger -1 " inch piece (finely chopped)
Garlic - 5 to 6 (finely chopped)
Green chillies - 5 to 6 (slited length wise)
Tomato - 1 large ( sliced)
Thin coconut milk - ¾ cup
Medium thin coconut milk -1 cup
Thick coconut milk - ½ to ¾ cup
Garam masala powder -½ tsp
Salt - to taste
To Marinate:
Pepper powder -1 tsp
Turmeric powder -½ tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Salt - as required
For Seasoning:
Coconut oil - 1 or 2 tbsp ( including for shallow frying the fish)
Cinnamon -1
Cloves - 3
Cardamom - 2
Curry leaves - 1 sprig