Kallumakkaya Fry

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Ingredients

500 grams	kallumakkaya (mussels)
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 cup	onion, finely sliced
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	black pepper powder
1 teaspoon	fennel powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1	lemon, juiced
—	salt to taste
2 sprigs	curry leaves
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the kallumakkaya (mussels) thoroughly under running water and set aside.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, fennel powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
6. 6 Add the cleaned mussels to the pan and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
7. 7 Season with salt and add curry leaves. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mussels are cooked and the spices are well absorbed.
8. 8 Squeeze lemon juice over the mussels and mix well.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.