Meen Molee (fish Molee)

Meen Molee, also known as Fish Molee, is a traditional dish from the Mangalurean Catholic Cuisine. This creamy and mildly spiced fish curry is a popular delicacy in the coastal region of Mangalore.

Non Vegetarian Pescatarian Main Course Mangalurean Catholic Mangalorean Cuisine Seafood Curry
Meen Molee (fish Molee)

Ingredients

  • 500g fish (preferably kingfish or pomfret), cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 inch ginger, julienned
  • 4-5 green chilies, slit
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté the onions, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves until the onions turn golden brown.
  2. Add turmeric powder and black pepper powder, and sauté for a minute.
  3. Pour in the thick coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the fish pieces and cook on low heat until the fish is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and gently mix without breaking the fish pieces.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Pan Spatula Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Meen Molee pairs well with steamed rice or appam (rice pancakes).

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, use freshly extracted coconut milk.

Cost

$15