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Kakinada Special Catfish Moilee
🇮🇳 Indian

Kakinada Special Catfish Moilee

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kakinada cooking — Kakinada Special Catfish Moilee brings a kasuri touch with a classic moilee finish. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Catfish450 g, steaks

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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