Kallumakkaya /kadukka varattiyathu /mussels fry

Name: Kallumakkaya /kadukka varattiyathu /mussels fry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
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

Main Dish

Very Easy

45 min

Preparation

Preparation25 min

Cook time20 min

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.