Meen Molee (Fish Curry Cooked In Coconut)

Meen Molee (Fish Curry Cooked In Coconut)
  • Author: Manju Malhi

This fragrant and flavorful haddock curry is a delight for seafood lovers. Aromatic spices blend with creamy coconut milk to create a rich sauce that perfectly coats tender haddock pieces. Paired with fluffy basmati rice, this dish is sure to transport your taste buds on a culinary journey filled with Indian-inspired goodness.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic
  • 3 green finger chillies
  • 5cm/2in piece root ginger
  • 3 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 200ml/7fl oz coconut milk
  • 155ml/6fl oz boiling water
  • 500g/1lb 2oz haddock
  • 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • basmati rice

Instructions

  • Place the garlic, chillies, and ginger together in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok and fry the onion with the curry leaves for four minutes over a medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic, chilli and ginger mixture with the turmeric and salt. Fry for two minutes, then add 100ml/3½fl oz coconut milk with 155ml/6fl oz boiling water.
  • Simmer for two minutes and then add the fish pieces and gently simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add half of the tomato and the remaining coconut milk and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Garnish with the remaining chopped tomato.
  • Serve with basmati rice.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2-3