Clam/Kakka Irachi Fry

 

Ingredients

1. Kakka Irachi / Clams - 250 gm
2. Pearl onion - 25 - 30
3. Garlic - 10, chopped or crushed
4. Ginger - 1.5 inch chopped or crushed
5. Green chilli - 3-4 chopped fine or crushed
6. Chilly powder - 1/2 - 1 tsp
7. Pepper powder - 1.5 - 2 tsp
8. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Fennel powder - 1 - 1.5 tsp
10. Garam Masala - 1 tsp (Click here for home-made garam masala recipe)
11. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
12. Curry leaves - 2-3 sprigs
13. Oil - As required
14. Coconut slices - 1.5 tbsp (We have not used it here, it gives more taste to the dish)

Method

1. Clean and wash the mussels. Cook them adding salt, turmeric powder.

2. Heat some oil in a pan. Add coconut slices and brown them. Now add pearl onions and saute until light brown. Add chopped or crushed ginger, garlic and green chillies.

3. Saute for a few minutes and then add the masala powders. Saute for a minute and add the cooked clams. Stir fry until they turn brown and crispy, adding more oil(and pepper powder or more fennel powder) if required. Check for salt. Serve hot with rice.