Fish Molly

Fish Molly

Fish Molee is a fragrant fish dish originating from Kerala, featuring a preparation of fish cooked in a spicy coconut milk blend. This uncomplicated recipe makes it suitable for regular meals, so go ahead and give it a try!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kg cleaned king fish
  • 2 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp each Crushed Ginger & Garlic
  • 3-4 Green chilli
  • 5-6 Small onion
  • 4 Cardamom
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 medium stick Cinnamon
  • 2 medium Tomato (sliced)
  • 1 cup Thin Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Medium Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Thick Coconut milk
  • Salt

For Marination

  • 1 tsp Pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Coconut oil
  • Curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the fish pieces with pepper powder, turmeric powder, salt & lemon juice. Keep it for half an hour. Shallow fry the marinated fish for just 2-3 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Splutter cardamom,cinnamon & cloves. Add crushed ginger garlic & green chillies. Add small & big onions. Once the onion becomes soft add thin coconut milk. Let it boil. Add the fried fish pieces & add salt.
  • When the gravy becomes little thick add medium coconut milk.After that add tomatoes & curry leaves when the gravy becomes thick. Once the tomatoes are cooked add thick coconut milk & just heat it.
  • If you require a thicker gravy, please add 2 teaspoons of corn flour to this.
  • Serve hot with palappam or bread.
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