Mussels In Light Broth Recipe

Name: Mussels In Light Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds (coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle); 10-12 whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle; 1/4 teaspoon; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 16 ounces canned crushed tomatoes or 2 cups peeled, diced fresh tomatoes; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems; 2 pounds fresh mussels; 1 tablespoon Tempered Oil; 2 tablespoons oil; 10-12 curry leaves; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle)
10-12 whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle
1/4 teaspoon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
16 ounces canned crushed tomatoes or 2 cups peeled, diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
2 pounds fresh mussels
1 tablespoon Tempered Oil
2 tablespoons oil
10-12 curry leaves
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

1
In a 4-quart pot over medium heat, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, black peppercorns, asafoetida, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups of water and cook for 8 minutes on a low heat. Add the mussels, cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mussels are opened. Remove from the heat. Transfer the mussels and broth to a serving bowl and finish with the tempered oil.
2
In a small pan over medium heat, add oil. Add the curry leaves and mustard seeds; when the mustard seeds begin to pop, remove the oil from the flame, about 30 seconds. Drizzle the oil over the mussels and broth.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds (coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle), and more.

Yes, Mussels In Light Broth falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mussels In Light Broth

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