How to Make Fish Molee

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Fish Molee also called Moilee is a popular dish from Kerala in the Southern part of India. It is a delicate stew-like curry, using local Kerala spices such as cardamom, cloves and peppercorns. The key ingredient is coconut milk which lends itself so well to mild fish such as catfish. It is quite easy to make, half the cooking can be done in the oven.
ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. fish fillets, Catfish or Tilapia
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (see note)
1 cup coconut milk
1 medium tomato, pureed
3-4 cloves garlic
3/4 inch cube ginger
2 tbsps. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. turmeric, divided
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. peppercorns
1/4 tsp. clove powder
1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
8-10 curry leaves
few slices of green chilies (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (optional)
lemon/lime wedges for garnish (optional)