Kallumakkaya /kadukka varattiyathu /mussels fry
Ingredients
4
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Preparation
Preparation15 min
Cook time25 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 (preferably in 'Kalchatti' an Earthen pot) add the cleaned mussels with little salt,1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon 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 & light golden brown.
- Now add the chopped tomato, green chillies and 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 and crispy,adjust the salt and spice powders.
- Serve hot with Parota Steamed rice or any Indian Bread.
