Indian Mussels Fry

Recipe adapted from http://allrecipes.co.in/recipe/11852/mussels-fry.aspx

Serves: 2

What you need:

• 200g Frozen mussels
• 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced
• 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 2 Onions, finely chopped
• 1 Tomato, diced
• 2 Green chillies, slit
• 5 Curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds

How to put this together:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil, add frozen mussels, leave for 1 mins. Drain.
2. Heat oil on low heat, add minced ginger + garlic. Fry until fragrant.
3. Add onions. Fry until translucent.
4. Add tomatoes + green chillies + curry leaves. Fry until tomato is soft.
5. Add tumeric powder + chilli powder + coriander powder + garam masala + fennel seeds. Fry until fragrant. Add a splash of water to prevent it from burning.
6. Add mussels. Fry until well browned & dry.
7. Taste & season with salt.
8. Serve with rice or chapati