Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Fish Moilee
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 500 g seer fish (kingfish) steaks
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 12 shallots, sliced
- • 3 green chilies, slit
- • 1 cup thin coconut milk
- • 1 cup thick coconut milk
- • 10 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the fish steaks with salt and turmeric and rest for 15 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Heat coconut oil and fry the shallots, green chilies and curry leaves until soft and pale golden.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the thin coconut milk, slide in the fish and simmer gently for 8 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the thick coconut milk and swirl the pan; do not let it boil hard.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 5 minutes and serve hot with appam or steamed rice.