Mussels With Dry Coconut Recipe

Name: Mussels With Dry Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 -4 green chilies, left whole; 4 large garlic, closed minced; 1 14 inches ginger, minced; salt; 3 tomatoes, large dice; 2 14 lbs mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded, discard any that are open; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 12 shredded coconut; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 -4 green chilies, left whole
4 large garlic, closed minced
1 14 inches ginger, minced
salt
3 tomatoes, large dice
2 14 lbs mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded, discard any that are open
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon garam masala
12 shredded coconut
chopped cilantro

1
Heat oil in a medium nonstick pan and fry the onion until golden brown.
2
Add the chilies, garlic and ginger and salt and stir well for 20 seconds.
3
Add the tomatoes and cook for about 8 minutes until they have softened and start to break down.
4
Meanwhile, cook the mussels in a large pot of boiling water until they have opened about 3 minutes.
5
Remove them with a slotted spoona dn set aside.
6
Reserve the water.
7
Discard any mussels that have not opened.
8
Add the turmeric, garam masala and coconut to the onion mixture, and mix well.
9
Then stir in the cooked mussels some on the shell and some off works the best.
10
Add a good splash of the cooking water and stir through.
11
Stin in the cilantro and serve with chapati, naan, or even a hunk of ordinary bread.

290

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small onion, diced, 2 -4 green chilies, left whole, 4 large garlic, closed minced, and more.

Yes, Mussels With Dry Coconut 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.

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Mussels With Dry Coconut

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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