Kerala Meen Moilee: A Staple Seafood Curry Recipe

By Devi Poojari

August 8, 2023

Image Credit: Sterling Holidays

Low on effort but high in taste, this mildly-spiced fish curry is best enjoyed with steaming hot rice, fluffy poppadum and a hit of mango pickle, for lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS

500 grams fish steaks, cleaned 1 onion, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 3 green chillies, slit 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 sprig curry leaves 2-inch fresh ginger, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 cup coconut milk Juice of 1 lemon 4 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vinegar Salt, to taste

METHOD

Heat the coconut oil in a pot and saute the green chillies and onions.

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Tip in the curry leaves and mix until they are fragrant.

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Add the ginger-garlic and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the tomatoes.

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Cook them until they turn slightly soft and add the spice powders before mixing well.

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Pour in the coconut milk, followed by a bit of water and season the gravy.

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Drop in the fish steaks to make sure that they are fully submerged in the coconut milk.

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Simmer until the fish is cooked but still tender, and add the vinegar and lemon juice. Serve warm with rice.