Main Dishes

Coconut Masala Mussels

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Sumptuous Mussels with oodles of Coconut and freshly ground Spices... will transport you to the beautiful shores of Mangalore in southern India!

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1 kilogram Mussels
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or other cooking oil)
¼ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 sprig Curry Leaves
1 large Onion, chopped
2 teaspoons grated Ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped or crushed Garlic
1 Green Chili, chopped
1/ cup grated fresh Coconut
¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ teaspoon Red Chilli powder
A handful of Cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
For the Spice powder:
3 Green Cardamom
4 Cloves
1 inch piece Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Fennel Seeds
¼ teaspoon Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
½ teaspoon Black Peppercorns
Wash the mussels and remove their beard and barnacles, if any. Discard any mussels that are open and will not close when squeezed. Heat a large pan on high temperature and add about 2 tablespoons water. Add...
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Nutritions

Calories
105

Sodium
91mg
3% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV