Fish Molee - Kerala Style Gravy Fish

At times I wonder why the name Molee ( Is it give after a Molly Aunty) or a foreign term in a mallu way. Anyways, fish molee reminds of dish prepared when we have guests at home or when it's served during weddings in Kerala.  

Ingredients

1. Fish Slice - 250gms
2. Oil            - 2 tbsp
3. Water       - 1/2 Cup
4. Salt to taste
5. Onion Sliced - 1/2 Cup
6. Ginger Sliced - 1/2 tsp
7. Garlic Sliced - 1/2 tsp
8. Green Chilles - 6 split at one end
9. Peppercon - 1/2 tsp (crushed)
10. Vinegar -2 tbsp
11. Turmic powder - 1/2 tsp
12. Coconut milk - 1/2 Cup

How to Prepare Fish Molee

• Heat oil in the mud pot (meen chatty) and saute sliced onion, garlic, ginger, green chillie and peppercorns without changing the colour
• Add the fish slices, salt, sufficient water, vinegar and turmeric powder.
• Cover and cook slowly till the fish is done.
• When the gravy thickens add coconut milk and simmer on mild heat without curdling.
• Remove from the stove and serve hot along with Appam or Bole.