Fish Molly
The smell of fish cooking in coconut oil with curry leaves is the smell of every fishing village kitchen in Kerala. Quick to cook, deeply satisfying, and always served with hot rice.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 Lbs Pomphret or any fish
- 2 nos Tomato
- 10 nos Whole red chillies
- 1 nos Onion large
- 5 nos Garlic cloves
- Pepper, as needed — crushed
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 5 nos Green chillies
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- Salt, to taste
- 2 Stems Curry leaves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 3 tsp Lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
Clean the fish and cut into 1 inch pieces.
Step 2
Crush the red chillies with garlic and set aside.
Step 3
Slice the onion thinly.
Step 4
Cut the green chillies lengthwise.
Step 5
Chop the ginger.
Step 6
Put the oil in a cooking pan and sautT the onions and green chillies for five minutes.
Step 7
Then, add the crushed pepper, garlic and ginger. Fry for 3 minutes until the smell of chillies come out.
Step 8
Add the coconut milk, turmeric powder and let it boil.
Step 9
Then, add the fish and salt. Cook well.
Step 10
Next, add the tomato pieces and Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Finally, add the lemon juice and curry leaves to Fish Molly.
Step 12
Serve Fish Molly hot with rice and bread.
Tip
Never stir a fish curry with a spoon. Shake the pot gently to coat the pieces — stirring breaks them apart.
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