I have always wondered why the name ‘Molly”, perhaps the name of the inventor. A Molly aunty from Kottayam or Pathanamthitta would have made this dish for the first time.Vellappam and fish molly are a great combination.
Ingredients
For Gravy
1. Onion thinly sliced – 2 No
2. Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
3. Ginger crushed– 1 Tbsp
4. Garlic crushed- 1 Tbsp
5. Green chilli slit– 3
6. Shallots chopped – 5 No
7. Tomato chopped – 2 No
8. Garam masala -1/2 tsp
9. Turmeric – 1/2tsp
10.Coconut thin & thick milk 1 cup each
11 Salt to taste
12.oil as required
For Marination
Fish(Pomfret/King fish/Red Snapper) 2lb
Paprika – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt