Kadukka Porichathu(Kallumakkaya Fry)

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Kadukka Porichathu(Kallumakkaya Fry)

Description

Kadukka Porichathu(Kallumakkaya Fry aka Mussels Fry)

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :25 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 20 nos kadukka(kallumakkaya,medium sized)


  • 1/2 tsp salt(to taste)


  • 1/2 cups water


  • 1 tsp red chili powder


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1/2 cups oil(for frying)

Directions

  • Wash Kadukka and boil for around 5 minutes (or till the shell starts opening up) by adding 2 cups of water to it.
  • Take out Kallumakaya from the shell and also clean up the black part of it by squeezing the dirt out. Wash it thoroughly.
  • Mix well the turmeric powder salt,chilli powder and water and make a smooth paste. Add Kallumakaya into it and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Keep a pan on heat and add oil and curry leaves. Shallow fry the marinated kallummakkaya in low heat. Stir in between.
  • Take out once it colour changes to golden brownish.
  • Kallummakkaya fry is ready to serve or use for other recipes like biryani or pickle