Seared Scallops Moilee | Signature Concoctions

Ingredients

• ½ lb bay scallops, about 14-16 (see. Notes)
• Salt, to taste
• ½ tsp fine ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• For the Moilee Sauce
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) coconut oil or a neutral oil of choice
• 5-6 curry leaves
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• ½ -inch (1.3 cm) piece of ginger, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 10-12 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half along the length
• 3-4 slit green chilies
• 1-13 1/2 fl oz (400 ml) can of light coconut milk
• ½ medium lemon or lime
• 4-5 sprigs of cilantro, leaves chopped, for garnish