FISH MOLEE

To marinate the fish-

Fresh fish fillets 8 medium, cut to squares (I used jack fish /para) (the best used ones are pomfret & pearl spot) 

Black pepper powder -1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp 

Fennel seed  -1/2 tsp 

Salt as needed

- Grind to paste above ingredients with little water and apply to the cleaned, cut fish pieces. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Ingredients:  

Onions 2 medium sliced

Ginger 1 TBSP chopped finely

Green chilly 2-3 slit 

Tomato 1 no, cut to big cubes

Turmeric powder ½ tsp 

Garam masala 2 tsp 

Thick Coconut milk ½ cup 

Thin coconut milk ¾ cup 

Curry leaves a few sprigs 

Salt as needed 

Coconut oil 2-3 TBSP

Preparation:

Heat oil in a frying, shallow fry the marinated fish pieces for 2-3 minutes on both the sides. Drain excess oil to a paper towel.

Transfer the oil used for frying to another wide mouth pan, and switch on stove to medium high heat. 

Add the onions and sauté till translucent. Add in ginger and green chillies along with curry leaves. Saute for 4-5 minutes. 

Add turmeric powder and the garam masala.

Now add the thin coconut milk and gently mix. Add the tomatoes .

When it starts to boil add the shallow fried fish pieces. 

Cook covered until everything is cooked well, for about 15 minutes approximately. Do open lid occasionally and give gentle mix, so as to keep fish from not sticking to the bottom of the pan. 

Once cooked, add the thick coconut milk. Cook for a few more minutes or until oil starts to get separated.

Check for the salt and add some chopped coriander leaves. Switch off stove and keep covered until ready to serve. 

This goes excellent with appam, idiyappam, bread or even with chappathi and tortillas .