Fish Moilee
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Fish Moilee

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 500g kingfish steaks (or pomfret)
  • • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • • 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
  • • 3 green chilies, slit
  • • 10 curry leaves
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 1/2 cups thin coconut milk
  • • 1 cup thick coconut milk

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the coconut oil and soften the shallots, curry leaves, and green chilies without browning.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the turmeric and salt.

3
Phase 3

Pour in the thin coconut milk, slide in the fish steaks, and simmer gently for 8 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the thick coconut milk, warm through without boiling, and serve with appam or steamed rice.