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Name: Fish Moilee
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: India (Kerala)
Ingredients: 500 g white fish fillets; 400 ml coconut milk; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 2 green chilies, slit; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 10 curry leaves; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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India (Kerala)30 minServes 4cooked before

Fish Moilee

മീൻ മോലി · Mīṉ Mōlī

Ingredients14

white fish fillets500 g
coconut milk400 ml
onion, sliced1 medium
ginger, minced1 tbsp
garlic, minced1 tbsp
green chilies, slit2
turmeric powder1/2 tsp
coriander powder1 tsp
mustard seeds1 tsp
curry leaves10
vegetable oil2 tbsp
saltto taste
lime juice1 tbsp
fresh cilantro, chopped2 tbsp

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Method

Clean the fish and cut into bite‑size pieces; set aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and fry until the seeds pop.
Sauté sliced onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilies until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in turmeric and coriander powder, cooking for 30 seconds to release aromas.
Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the fish pieces, cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
Season with salt and lime juice, adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or flatbread.