Mussel Fry Masala (Kallumakkai fry)

Ingredients:

(To marinate)

2lbs Mussels (cleaned)

1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Vinegar

2 pinches Salt

Water

(For Masala)

6-7 Pearl Onions (cut lenghtwise)

1 Garlic clove (minced)

2 Green chillies (split lenghtwise)

1 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder

1/4 tsp Pepper powder

1/2 tsp Garam Masala

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

2 sprigs Curry Leaves

Oil

Direction:

• Mix chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and vinegar with very little water to make a thick paste
• Mariante cleaned, de-shelled mussels with the mixture for 30 minutes in the refrigerator
• Shallow fry the mussels until they are cooked. Don't over cook them
• Place them on a paper towel to soak up excess oil
• In the same pan add some more oil if necessary
• Add pearl onions and garlic and sautee for 2-3 minutes
• Add curry leaves and green chillies
• Add all the powders and mix it will with the onion and let it fry for another 2-3 minutes
• Now add the fried mussels, mixt it well with the masala and let it cook together for no more than 5 minutes. Make sure you don't cover the pan
• Add more salt if necessary
• Serve with some hot white rice