Clams Masala

Ingredients list for Clams Masala

• ½ cup Clams opened and flesh sifted to one shell
• ¼ cup Fresh coconut
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4-5 Black peppercorns
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon White sesame seeds
• 1 medium Onion finely chopped
• ¼ cup Dried coconut ( khopra) grated
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• ½ teaspoon Tamarind paste

Method

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, coriander seeds, sesame seeds and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add half the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or till golden. Add fresh coconut and sauté for 2-3 minutes or till golden.
3. Add dried coconut and sauté for 2-3 minutes or till golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick wok. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a half minute. Add remaining onion and sauté till translucent.
5. Add clams and mix well. Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Add ½ cup water, mix, cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
6. Grind the roasted spice-coconut mixture with tamarind paste and some water to a fine paste.
7. When the clam masala turns pink, add the masala paste to the pan, mix well, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
8. Serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.

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