Kallumakkaya /kadukka varattiyathu /mussels fry

Ingredients

• Fresh Mussel : 1 kg /2.2 lb
• Onion /Savola : 3 medium
• Tomato : 2 medium
• Green Chillies : 3-4
• Ginger : 2 teaspoons
• Garlic : 2 1/2 teaspoons
• Turmeric powder : 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder : 2 teaspoons
• Coriander powder : 11/2 teaspoons
• Garam Masala powder : 1/2 teaspoon
• Fennel seeds powder : 1/4 teaspoon
• Curry leaves : 1 sprig
• Oil : 3 tablespoons
• Salt to taste

Preparation

• Wash and clean the mussels shells well and place them in pot with enough water and boil till the shells open.
• Drain all the water and scoop out the mussels from the shell ,clean the dirt and remove the black part in the bottom of the mussel well.
• In a cooking vessel add the cleaned mussels with little salt,1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and cook for 10-15 minutes or till its done.
• In a wok/kadai heat oil,when its hot add ginger,garlic paste and sauté for few minutes.
• Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté till it turns to till turns to translucent and light golden brown.
• Now add the chopped tomato, green chillies & curry leaves and sauté for a while.
• Reduce the fire to medium and add all the spice powder and sauté till raw smell goes.
• Add the cooked mussels and stir fry till it turns to brown & crispy,adjust the salt & spice powders.
• Serve hot with Parota Steamed rice or any Indian Bread.

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