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Coconut Moilee at Marari Beach in Kerala, India

Coconut Moilee at Marari Beach in Kerala, India

Update: 2025-06-28
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Coconut Moilee is a dish with history that dates back to the 16th century. Chef Vinay Kumar at Marari Beach in Kerala, India tells us about how the dish was originally developed to appeal to the tastes of Portuguese traders who couldn’t tolerate the spices of Indian cuisine. The dish is believed to have been created by a local woman named Moily, who diluted a curry with coconut milk. The Portuguese were so pleased that they named the dish after her, and versions of the dish are now popular throughout India, Malaysia, and Singapore.


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Coconut Moilee at Marari Beach in Kerala, India

Coconut Moilee at Marari Beach in Kerala, India

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