Fish Molly / Stew

Fish Molly or Stew, is a one of the favorite fish curries of Kerala. Served with appams or breads, it has a place of its own.

Sl.No	Ingredients	Quantity	PreCooking Preperation
1	Fish	250 grams	Cleaned
2	Curry Leaves	1 stalk
3	Red Chilli Powder	1/2 teaspoon
4	Turmeric Powder	1/2 teaspoon
5	Coriander Powder	3 teaspoons
6	Oil	To cook
7	Ginger	1 1/2 inch piece	Cut into juliennes
8	Garlic	3 cloves	Cut into juliennes
9	Salt	To taste
10	Onions	3 medium sized	Cut into thin slices
11	Green Chillies	4 or 5	Slice lengthwise
12	Garam Masala	1 teaspoon
13	Coconut Milk	1 cup
14	White Vinegar	1 teaspoon
15	Tomato	1 small	Cut into thin slices

Preparation

1. Cut the fish into medium sized pieces, clean well, drain and keep side.
2. Heat oil and fry onions, green chillies, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Fry till onions turn golden brown.
3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and fry well.
4. Add the fish, salt, water enough to cover the pieces.
5. Cook at a gentle heat. Keep stirring lightly (to avoid breaking of fish) in between, or just shake the pan.
6. When the pieces are almost cooked, increase the heat and cook till the curry thickens.
7. Pour the coconut milk, vinegar over the curry, and  tomatoes, keep stirring, and remove from heat when hot.
8. Serve hot with rice.

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