Mussels/teesari/thasai naargal/kakka erachi fry is prepared by cooking mussels with onion, ginger, meat masala, other ingredients and later stir frying
250gMusselscleaned, washed and drained, Kakka erachi
1/2ofOnionchopped
1cupCoconutgrated
1noGreen chillychopped
Gingerchopped
Turmeric powderA pinch
1/2tspChilly powder
1/2tspMeat masala
Garam masala powderA pinch
1/2tspPepper powder
1sprigCurry leaves
SaltAs reqd
OilAs reqd
Instructions
First take a pan and stir in the ingredients: drained mussels, chilly powder, meat masala, garam masala, pepper powder, curry leaves and required salt. Mix well and add 1/4 cup of water.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook in low flame till mussels are done and water has evaporated completely.
In a bowl, Mix together grated coconut, green chillies, ginger, onion, turmeric powder and little salt. Mix well with hand.
Place another pan over fire and pour oil. Heat oil and stir in cooked mussels. Fry for a few minutes and add coconut mix.Stir for 5 minutes.
Delicious Mussels/kakka erachi fry is ready. Serve hot.