Malai_Fish / (Fish_Mouli)

Name: Malai_Fish / (Fish_Mouli)
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 3-4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5 pieces Rohu/Katla fish; 1 small coconut, grated; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chilli paste; 1 tbsp Salt /as per your taste; 1 tsp sugar for balance the flavor; 2–3 green chilies, slit; 3 green cardamoms; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 3 tbsp refined oil

Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

Maharashtra

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During the summer season, a light and flavorful fish curry like this is especially enjoyable. This dish can be prepared with either Katla or Rohu fish. Made with creamy coconut milk and a blend of aromatic spices, this delicious curry pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.

Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

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Ingredients

40-45 minutes

3-4 people

5 piecesRohu/Katla fish
1 smallcoconut, grated
1onion, thinly sliced
1 tbspginger-garlic-green chilli paste
1 tbspSalt /as per your taste
1 tspsugar for balance the flavor
2–3green chilies, slit
For Tempering:
3green cardamoms
1-inchcinnamon stick
2bay leaves
3 tbsprefined oil

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Steps

40-45 minutes

1

Place the grated coconut in a bowl and pour in one bowl of hot water. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
Strain the soaked coconut through a sieve, squeezing well to extract the coconut milk. Keep it aside.
2

Rub the fish pieces with salt and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces on both sides until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same oil, add the cardamoms, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
4

Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
Add the ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and sauté well. Add 2-3 slit green chilies.
5

Add salt and sugar according to taste and mix thoroughly.
6

Pour in the coconut milk, stir well, and let it simmer covered for a few minutes.
7

Add the fried fish pieces and mix gently and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes with the lid on.
8

Once the gravy reaches the desired consistency, remove from heat.
Serve this rich and aromatic Malai Fish or Fish Mouli hot with steamed rice and enjoy its delicate, comforting flavors.

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Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

on June 02, 2026 08:56

Maharashtra

Ranna korte bhalo lage,natun ranna shikte ichha kore.For me, cooking is a journey of discovery, love, and endless inspiration.I truly enjoy exploring innovative and different types of recipes, experimenting with new ingredients, flavors, and techniques.My YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCZu1MBiyFIOuxczJY13gUUQhttps://youtube.com/@swatirrannaghor6108?si=mBkLyEsRVIIwrlwk