Clams Masala (Kakka Erachi Masala)
Straightforward Kerala cooking — good ingredients treated well, spiced with confidence, and served without pretence. The kind of food that tastes like someone's kitchen, not a restaurant.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 Pound Clams
- 8 nos Pearl onions (Kunjulli)
- 1 nos Onion small
- Ginger crushed) - 2 tbs
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 cup Coconut slices Thengakothu
- 3 Stems Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Boil clams and remove from shell. Clean and set aside.
Step 2
Cook onions well.
Step 3
Add crushed ginger-garlic.
Step 4
When onion becomes transluscent, add all powders and cook well until oil separates.
Step 5
Add clams and 1/4 cup of water just enough to cook.
Step 6
Stir in coconut slices, enough curry leaves to get typical kerala taste.
Step 7
Close and cook on medium heat until all water evaporates n all masala gets mixed thoroughly.
Tip
Do not rush the onion and shallot frying. The difference between pale onions and properly browned onions is the difference between a flat dish and a flavourful one.
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