Malabar Shrimp In Coconut Sauce Meen Molee Food

SHRIMP POACHED IN COCONUT MILK WITH FRESH HERBS (YERRA MOOLEE)

Steps:

• Shell and devein shrimp. Wash them thoroughly, and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan, and add onions. Over high heat, fry the onions until they turn golden brown (about 10 minutes) , stirring constantly to prevent burning. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, ginger, and chilies, and fry for an additional 2 minutes. Add turmeric and coriander, stir rapidly for 15 seconds, and add coconut milk and salt. Cook the sauce, uncovered, until it thickens (about 10 minutes). Stir frequently to ensure that the sauce does not stick and burn.
• Add shrimp, mix, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough and chewy. Check for salt, stir in minced cilantro leaves, and serve.

KERALA SHRIMP MOILEE (CURRIED SHRIMP AND COCONUT SOUP) RECIPE

Steps:

• Toss shrimp in a small bowl with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and ground red pepper. Let rest 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat until shimmering. Add cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining ginger, garlic, onion and chilli and stir until fragrant and onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add curry leaves and stand back as they splutter. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining turmeric powder to the oil, stir briskly, and immediately add the thin coconut milk and salt. Add tomato and allow to come to a gentle boil. Add the marinated shrimp and allow to cook just until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add the thick coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil, about 1 minute. Serve hot with white rice and poppadoms .

MEEN MOILEE: FISH IN FRAGRANT COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Rinse the diced fish chunks in water. Drain off the excess water and place the fish in a bowl. Add turmeric powder and a large pinch of salt. Add lime juice and mix. Cover and refrigerate for 25 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over a medium gas flame until seriously hot, but not burning.
• Add the chiles, ginger, garlic, onion, and curry leaves to the oil. The curry leaves must be added in at the beginning, so the flavors can infuse with the other ingredients. Stir lightly until onions are transparent. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and stir. Add enough liquid coconut milk to cover the ingredients in the pan. Do not add the thick coconut milk yet, as it will curdle. Add the fish and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes until cooked.
• Add the quartered tomato and the thick coconut milk. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve with boiled or steamed white rice.

MALABAR PRAWNS

Steps:

• Rinse the prawns in cold water and pat dry. Toss them with the turmeric, chilli powder, lemon juice and grated ginger and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the curry leaves, chilli, sliced ginger and onion. Cook until translucent, about 10 mins, then add the black pepper.
• Toss the prawns in with any marinade, and stir-fry until cooked, about 2 mins. Season if required and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with the coconut and coriander leaves.