Meen Mulakittathu-MW
A traditional Kerala curry where fish simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 4 Thin King fish Or Hamour fillet sliced into 1 inch wide slices
- 6 nos Small onions — finely chopped (Kunjulli)
- 4 nos Garlic pods — finely chopped
- 4 nos Green chillies cut diagonally into 4 pieces
- Mustard seeds A pinch
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Tomato puree if not available, use juice of 2 small red tomatoes
- 1 nos Red chilly (Kollamulaku)
- 11/2 tsp Salt
- 5 nos Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate the sliced and cleaned fish with turmeric, red chilly powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Get a microwave glass dish with lid and put olive oil, small onions, garlic, mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chilly and green chillies.
Step 3
Keep in the oven (Low) for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add fish and tomato puree and keep further for about 5 minutes.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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