Ingredients
250 gms mussels/ Neeli
6 tsp oil
2 finely chopped onions
2 sprigs of curry leaves
Chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste
For the masala paste
3/4 cup grated coconut
5 roasted red chillies
Chickpea size tamarind
4 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
In 1 tsp oil roast 2 tsp coriander seeds,1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 4-5 methi seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Procedure
Wash and clean the mussels, separate the mussels from the shells
Grind 1/4 cup coconut with roasted red chillies, roasted spices and tamarind into a fine paste
Now add the remaining coconut, garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp jeera and grind for only 2 -3 mins (coarse paste)
In a pan heat oil, add curry leaves, chopped onions and fry till it becomes light brown
Add the masala and fry for 5 mins
Now put the cooked mussels,1/4 cup water, salt to taste and cook for 5-10 mins or till it becomes dry
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, roti, dosa or idli.
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