Fried Mussels

Fried Mussels...a seafood delight for those who swear by hot and spicy fried seafood.

Serving Size: 2 persons

Ingredients:

Fresh mussels - 2 lbs

Ginger - 1 tsp, grated

Garlic - 1 tsp, grated

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Fenugreek/Methi Seeds - 1/4 tsp, freshly ground

Whole Peppercorns - 10-12, freshly ground

Salt - to taste

Mustard/Shorshe Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Whole Dry Red Chilli - 2

Onion - 1 small (about 50 g), sliced

Green chillies - 6-8, halved longitudnally

Curry leaves (Karipata)- 8-10 leaves

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Vinegar - 2 tsp

Oil - 3 tbsp

Ghee - 1 tsp

Preparation:

1. Mussels: Boil fresh mussels in 3 cups water with 1/4 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp vinegar, and salt for 10 minutes. This will open up the shells and help to remove the meat from inside (as shown in the picture on the left).

2. In the US departmental stores, fresh mussels are sold in 2 lbs bags. The amount of meat collected though will be only 1 cup or 150 grams!!!

3. In a bowl, marinate the collected mussel meat with the 7 ingredients listed from ginger to salt  for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking procedure:

1. Heat oil in a kadhai. Add dry red chilli and mustard seeds for 30 seconds or till seeds crackle.

2. Add onions and fry for 2-3 minutes or till onions are soft.

3. Add coconut slices and fry for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add curry leaves, green chillies, and mussels. Fry on medium heat for 7 minutes.

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