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Meen Moilee, and where to source it

Meen Moilee — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Meen Moilee Indian 5best2buy.com

Add the thick first-press coconut milk only at the very end and never let it boil — keep it at a bare shiver; a rolling boil splits coconut milk into oily curds and grainy solids, and there's no recovering the silk once it breaks.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook20 min
MakesServes 4
CuisineIndian
Cost$$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  fish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
seer fish (or pomfret) steaks
500 g
6 pieces
Local / market
thick coconut milk
200 ml
3/4 cup
thin coconut milk
400 ml
1.5 cups
onion
1 large
sliced
ginger
1 thumb
julienned
green chilies
4
slit
Local / market
curry leaves
2 sprigs
20 leaves
Local / market
coconut oil
3 tbsp
45 ml
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Rub fish with turmeric and salt; rest 15 min. Heat coconut oil, temper curry leaves, then soften onion, ginger and slit chilies without browning.15 min
  2. Add turmeric and the thin coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer.5 min
  3. Slide in the fish, add a few tomato wedges, and poach gently 8–10 min until cooked through.10 min
  4. Lower the heat right down, stir in the thick coconut milk, warm through without boiling, and finish with a drizzle of raw coconut oil.3 min
The Toolkit

Wide shallow pan or manchatti · Ladle · Fine grater

Straight Answers
Can you make Meen Moilee in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Meen Moilee? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Meen Moilee ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Meen Moilee gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Meen Moilee vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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