Fish Moli

Fish Molli is a traditional south Kerala style. This preparation is made with coconut oil and coconut oil. It is a perfect dish to have with steamed rice. Fish Molli is a favourite dish in south India and the style varies slightly from place to place. I like the south Kerala style and this is one of the recipe that I am presenting without modifying the original recipe.

Ingredients:

1. Fish (Pomfret/ King fish)- 1 Kg made to less than 1/2 inch thick slices and cleaned.
2. Coconut oil-1/4 cup
3. Onion chopped fine- 1 cup
4. All purpose flour- 1 tea spoon
5. Ginger- chopped thin and long- 2 tea spoon
6. Garlic cloves- 12 pcs
7. Green chillis sliced on centre- 8 pcs
8. Black pepper crushed- 2 tea spoon
9. Curry leaves- 2 stems
10. Tomato- 2 medium size
11. Vinegar- 2 tea spoon
12. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tea spoon
13. Coconut milk- 2 cup
14. Salt  to taste

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add chopped onion and saute till golden brown.
2. Sprinkle all purpose flour and saute till colour changes.
3. Add ginger, garlic, green chillis, pepper and curry leaves. Saute for 4 minutes
4. Add fish pieces, 1.5 cups of water, vinegar, tomatoes, turmeric powder and salt. Close the lid and cook in low heat for about 5-6 minutes.
5. Add coconut milk and saute carefully. Care should be taken not to break fish pieces while sauteing. Coconut milk should not boil and switch off the stove when bubbles start during sauteing.

Hmm.. the tasty dish is ready to enjoy. Serve hot with steamed rice