KAKKA IRACHI THORAN |  CLAMS STIR-FRY WITH COCONUT

Kerala style clams stir-fry with coconut.

TIME : 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3 people 

INGREDIENTS:

1. Kakka irachi /clams (cleaned)- 1 cup
2. Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
3. Curry leaves-1 sprig
4. Fennel ,powdered-1/4 to 1/2 tsp
5. Salt-to taste
6. Water-as required
7. Oil-as required

FOR COCONUT PASTE:

1. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup
2. Ginger,chopped- 1/2 tsp
3. Garlic,chopped-1/4 tsp
4. Green chilies-1 or 2 nos( according to taste)
5. Shallots-2 to 3 nos
6. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
7. Kashmiri chili powder-1/4 tsp
8. Black pepper powder-1/4 tsp
9. Salt-to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Grind together all the ingredients listed under ' for coconut paste ' to form a coarse mixture.

Heat a pan/ manchatti add kakka irachi/clams, crushed coconut mixture and curry leaves.Mix well.Add one or two tbsp of water ,cover and cook until done.

Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Now add more curry leaves , cooked clams and fennel powder.Saute for 2 to 3 minutes on medium flame.Add more salt if required.Serve with rice.

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