Kallumakkaya /Kadukka Varattiyathu /Mussels Fry

Recipe for Kallumakkaya /Kadukka Varattiyathu /Mussels Fry

Ingredients :

Fresh Mussel : 1 kg /2.2 lb

Onion /Savola : 3 medium  (thinly chopped)

Tomato : 2 medium (chopped)

Green Chillies : 3-4 (Slit open lengthwise)

Ginger : 2 tsp

Garlic : 2 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder : 2 tsp

Coriander powder : 11/2 tsp

Garam Masala powder : 1/2 tsp

Fennel seeds powder : 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves : 1 sprig

Oil : 3 tbsp (Preferably coconut oil )

Salt to taste

Method of Preparation :

1. Wash and clean the mussels shells well and place them in pot with enough water and boil till the shells open. (Note : Do not use shells that have not opened, Click here or Check here  for how to clean the mussels)

2. 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.

3. In  a cooking vessel (preferably in 'Kalchatti' an Earthen pot) 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.

4. In a wok/kadai heat oil,when its hot add ginger,garlic paste and sauté for few minutes.
5. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté till it turns to till turns to translucent and light golden brown.

6. Now add the chopped tomato, green chillies & curry leaves and sauté for a while.
7. Reduce the fire to medium and add all the spice powder and sauté till raw smell goes 
(Note : make sure not to burn the spices.
8. Add the cooked mussels and stir fry till it turns to brown & crispy,adjust the salt & spice powders.
9. Serve hot with Parota Steamed rice or any Indian Bread.

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Happy Cooking!
Sangeetha