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Kerala Fish Curry (Meen Moilee)

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Fish simmered in a light coconut milk sauce with green chilies, curry leaves, and turmeric — a delicate Kerala classic.

Fish Curry Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Adding coconut milk in two stages — thin milk for cooking, thick cream at the end — prevents the sauce from splitting while building layers of coconut richness.

Key Ingredients

firm white fish coconut milk green chilies curry leaves turmeric ginger shallots mustard seeds

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