CLAM MEAT/MUSSEL THORAN (KAKKA ERACHI)

       CLAM MEAT/MUSSEL THORAN (KAKKA ERACHI)

Clam meat or mussels can be found in the protective shells of small mollusks and is seen under the fresh water.This meat is living inside the shells.The shells have to be boiled and when the shells open,we take out the meat from the shell.Its a boneless meat and very tasty meat.We can make many types of dishes with this.Clam fry, Clam gravy masala,Clam ularthu, clam pickle, clam thoran etc....

Here I m presenting a very simple and tasty dish,Clam Thoran.This is one of my favoiurite dishes.It is a best combination with rice , chappathi etc..

    INGREDIENTS

• Clam meat or mussels  -   1/2 kg 
• Coconut grated              -   1/2 coconut
• Garlic                               -   7 cloves
• Black pepper                  -   1 Tsp
• Shallots                           -    5 to 6 shallots
• Green chillies                -   2-3
• Fennel seed                   -   1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves                  -   2 sprigs
• Turmeric powdewr     -   1/4 + 1/4 tsp
• Cambodge                     -   3 pieces  soak in water
• Salt to taste
• Water                             -  1 cup

      METHOD

• Clean the clam meat and add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt,cambodge, 1cup of water and make allow to boil.

• Grind grated coconut,balance turmeric powder, curry leaves, fennel powder, shallots, garlic,green chillies together.

• When the clam meat is cooked and water gets drained add the coconut masala to it and allow it to dry.Stir well .When it is dried remove it to a serving dish.

• Serve with rice , chappathi etc....