#simplefishcurry

I tried the vegan version of Kottayam's special fish curry, Fish Moilee as Broccoli Moilee. Believe me, it was a super hit, kids who are skeptical about eating Broccoli also wouldn’t mind feasting on this. It's such a finger-licking coconut milk-based curry. What is Vegan Broccoli Moilee? - when I was preparing Fish Moilee last week, I was ruminating about the idea of a veg option to satisfy my veg followers. Thinking about the substitute for fish, I wanted it to be unique as well as an apt choice. Then I was struck with the choice of Broccoli which is rarely considered for gravies. Then what next, nothing could stop me from trying this recipe, as I believed much in its output, which ultimately turned out to be a classy, creamy curry. In Broccoli Moilee, the preparation almost remains the same, except for the change in the protagonist, Mr. Fish's role is taken by Ms. Broccoli. Sounds fascinating!!!                                                       

As I kickstarted the theme of no-ferment pancake/dosa varieties of all 4 southern states for this month, I posted Kerala Malabar Pathiri and Mix-veg Neypathiri for the last 2 weeks. This week's recipe, Kottayam’s special fish curry, Fish/Meen Moilee is an excellent match for these flatbreads. What is Fish moilee? Almost every fish curry in Kerala is spiced up with red chilli powder and pepper which imparts red colour to the gravy. This fish moilee is a unique fish curry that stands apart from other curries in Kerala. In short, this Meen Moilee is a stew kind of curry, which is creamy, coconut-ty, and subtly flavoured. It has a creamy texture from coconut milk, slight sourness from lemon, and nutty flavour from coconut oil with understated spices. In a nutshell, it’s a delicacy and should not be missed. It requires minimal ingredients and can be prepared instantly with minimal preparation. The only effort to be put in is for the coconut milk preparation. Rest is breezy.