Authentic Malabari Kallumakkaya Fry
Crispy and flavourful green mussels coated in a rich blend of spicy Malabar masalas and shallow-fried to perfection. A coastal delicacy that offers a wonderful crunch followed by tender, oceanic flavours.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Kerala
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Clean the green mussels thoroughly in running water and drain well.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, crushed fennel seeds, ginger-garlic paste, tamarind extract, and salt to form a thick paste.
3
Coat the cleaned mussels evenly with the prepared masala paste and let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
4
Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed iron skillet or tawa over medium heat.
5
Add the curry leaves and place the marinated mussels on the pan in a single layer.
6
Shallow fry the mussels on medium-low heat until the outer coating is crisp and dry, turning occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Serve hot as a delectable seafood starter garnished with fresh onion rings and lemon wedges.
Ingredients
500g fresh green mussels, cleaned and washed
2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons thick tamarind extract
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.