Kallumakkaya Fry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Mussel , fresh
	2 tablespoons	Coconut oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	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 Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.