Meen Thalichathu (Coconut-Oil Fish) (മീൻ താളിചത്)
Category: main — green masala fish in oil
Course: main | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main

Fish simmered in a generous coconut-oil paste of green chilli, ginger and spices for a silky coastal gravy.

Spice level: 3
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Fish (mackerel or sardine), pieces
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 20
unit: g
name: Green chillies
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Ginger and garlic
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Turmeric
qty: 0.5
unit: g
name: Chilli powder
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Cumin, a pinch
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 18
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 5
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Marinate fish in turmeric, chilli and salt.
Heat a generous amount of coconut oil; soften shallots, garlic, ginger, chillies and curry leaves.
Add the fish and just enough water; simmer until the gravy is silky and the fish is cooked.
Finish with another swirl of coconut oil; serve hot.

Tags: fish
coconut oil
coastal