Kallumakkaya / kadukka varattiyathu / mussels fry

Name: Kallumakkaya / kadukka varattiyathu / mussels fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: Fresh Mussel /Kallumakkaya : 1 kg/2.2 libra; Onion /Savola /Ulli : 3 medium (thinly chopped); Tomato : 2 medium (chopped); Green Chillies :3-4 (Slit open lengthwise); Ginger /Inji paste : 2 teaspoons; Garlic /Veluthulli paste :2 1/2 teaspoon; Turmeric powder /Manjalpodi : 1/2 teaspoon; Red chilli powder /Mulaku podi : 2 teaspoons; Coriander powder /Mallipodi : 11/2 teaspoon; Garam Masala powder : 1/2 teaspoon; Fennel seeds powder /Perumjeeraka podi : 1/4 teaspoon; Curry leaves /Kariveppilla : 1sprig; Oil : 3 tablespoons (Preferably coconut oil ); Salt to taste

Main Dish

Very Easy

40 min

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.