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| Kerala Kingfish curry with coconut milk. |
- Brian Mendonca
Breezing past Madhuban Circle, St. Inez this afternoon I could not help but step in to Mallu Republic. The restaurant, which specializes in Kerala cuisine, has been a frequent haunt for us during our forays into Panjim, and of course at Onam, when they serve the traditional meal / Onasadhya.
This afternoon, though the precious Kerala thali was also on offer at 3 p.m., I took a stab at ordering the grandly titled 'Kingfish Mollie.' I also ordered the spicy Malabar Mackeral curry which I wolfed down with hot rice made by Queenie at 4. Though a bit oily, it was modestly priced at ₹150. It featured a full mackeral swimming in the curry.
The Kingfish Mollie we saved for dinner. I was drawn to the dish because it used coconut milk like in Goan cooking. The colour was just like how mum used to cook it. Cauliflower was a staple then, but today's preparation had capsicum, beans, tomato, green chillies, chopped and whole garlic, and onions. It was worth it for ₹450.
The consistency was perfect. It was not spicy and tasted good. The flavour was mild yet distinctive. Devoured with Goan paos it was a feast for the Gods.
Dwayne polished off his beef fry (₹230) with Malabar Parotta. The appams remain for tomorrow. They will go well with the curries.
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Pic above of Kingfish Mollie prepared by Mallu Republic, St. Inez, Panjim, Goa. Taken by Brian Mendonca on 4 July 2024.
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