Mussels with Dry Coconut

A quick coastal Maharashtrian dish featuring mussels cooked in a thick, spicy tomato and coconut mixture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 340.9 kcals 2045.3 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.4 grams 74.5 grams
Fat 22.6 grams 135.8 grams
Protein 22.2 grams 133.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
peeled and pounded into a paste
1
piece
Salt
to taste
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
ground
1
tbsp
1
handful
Coriander
leaves and stalks, chopped
OilsFats
Seafood
1
kg
Mussels
scrubbed and de-bearded
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
small, finely chopped
3
piece
1
piece
Ginger
thumb-sized, peeled and pounded into a paste
3
piece
Tomatoes
chopped into large cubes

Steps

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden brown.
  • Add chillies, ginger, garlic, salt, turmeric, garam masala, and tomatoes.
  • Cook the mixture until tomatoes soften and break down.
  • Boil mussels in a large pot for three minutes until they open.
  • Remove mussels with a slotted spoon and reserve the cooking water.
  • Stir coconut, coriander, and a splash of cooking water into the spice mixture.
  • Remove some mussels from shells and add all mussels to the spices.
  • Stir thoroughly to coat the mussels and serve with rice.