Kakka Erachi Thoran

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 125 g Mussels washed and drained, Kakka erachi
• 3 nos Shallots — crushed (Kunjulli)
• Ginger — chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic — crushed
• 1 nos Green chillies chopped round
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/4 tsp Chilly powder
• 5 nos Black pepper corns — ground
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• Curry leaves, a few
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• Shallots — sliced (Kunjulli)
• Curry leaves, a few

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing kakka erachi thoran, first heat mussels adding turmeric powder and little water.

2. Step 2

   Boil for a few minutes and add shallots, ginger, garlic, green chilly, curry leaves and required salt. Keep boiling in medium heat.

3. Step 3

   When water has almost evaporated, lower the heat and add grated coconut, chilly powder, pepper powder and stir gently.

4. Step 4

   Cover with a lid and cook in low heat until done.

5. Step 5

   Sprinkle garam masala and stir. Remove the vessel from fire.

6. Step 6

   For seasoning kakka erachi thoran, take a frying pan and heat coconut oil. let the mustard seeds crackle. Fry shallots and curry leaves.

7. Step 7

   Stir in cooked kakka erachi thoran and stir dry.

8. Step 8

   Kakka erachi thoran, a favorite kerala dish, is ready. Serve hot.

9. Step 9

   Tips: 1)Do not add too much water while cooking kakka erachi since water comes out while cooking.