Clams Recipe (Indian) | How to Cook Clams Indian Style
Delicious clams cooked in Indian style with aromatic spices and coconut.
Ingredients
- 1 bowl Clams washed and cleaned
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- ½ cup Grated coconut
- ¾ tsp Turmeric powder
- 3 tbsp Oil
- Curry leaves, a few
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
For the Masala Paste
- 08 Nos Kashmiri Red Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tsp Coriander seeds
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds
- 6 Garlic
- Tamarind - a small ball.
Instructions
- Wash the clams thoroughly and boil for 2 to 3 minutes in water until they open up. Now detach the empty shell and keep the shell with the meat intact.
- Make a masala paste with ingredients listed under 'Masala Paste'
- Now heat oil in a vessel and add one chopped onion and a few curry leaves. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Then add some red chilli powder and turmeric powder and also the washed clams. Add about half a cup of water and cook the clams covered for 5 to 8 minutes.
- When the clams are cooked, add in the ground masala paste. Mix well and cook covered for at least 5 minutes.
- Add a little turmeric to half a cup of freshly grated coconut and coarsely grind it. Add this coconut to the cooking clams and cover again for 2 minutes.
- Finally, open the vessel and garnish the clams with fresh coriander leaves. Switch off the flame now as the clams are ready for serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the clams or else they will turn chewy.
- Adjust chillies and spices according to the quantity of clams you are using.
- Add a little less salt to the dish.