Mussel Coconut Fry (Kakka Thoran)

Ingredients

Mussel meat – 250 gm

Red chilli powder – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Pepper powder  - ½ tsp

Coriander powder – ¼ tsp

Garam masala powder – ¼ tsp

Small Onion – 15 nos.

Garlic – 4 cloves

Coconut grated - 4 tbsp

Salt to taste

Curry leaves for garnishing

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method

Clean and wash the mussel meat. Cook the mussels with water, salt, red chilli powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder till the mussels looses all its water content. Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and small onions, garlic. Mix till the onions turn golden in color. Then add the mussel cooked earlier. In a blender, grind the coconut grated a little, with little turmeric, coriander and garam masala powder. Into the mussel add the coconut and masalas from the blender. Mix well and cook till they combine well. When done, serve hot with rice or chapatti.