Clams

Clams, Crab, Fish, Kerala Dishes, Mussels, Non Veg, Prawns, Seafood, Squid

Kadal Kootu ( Mixed Seafood Roast )

Ingredients: 3 crabs, cut into pieces8-10 prawns, cleaned1/2 cup squid, cut into round pieces8-10 mussels, cleaned12-15 big clams, cleaned1 big onion, sliced3 green chillies, slit2 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 sprig curry leaves1 big tomato, grind to a paste1 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp fennel […]

Clams, Kerala Dishes, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Seafood

Clams Curry / Kakka (Elambakka) Curry

Ingredients: 1/2 kg clams with shells / kakka / elambakka1 cup grated coconut1 1/2 -2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdergooseberry sized tamarind1 tomato, chopped3 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the clams in some water for 30 minutes. Then wash the […]

Clams, Kerala Dishes, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes, Seafood, Snacks, Spicy/Savory Snacks

Clams / Kakka Irachi Pakoda

Ingredients: 1 cup clams / kakka irachi / elambakka, cleaned3 onions, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, chopped1/2 tsp garlic, chopped4-5 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1 3/4-2 cups gram flour / kadalamavusalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add […]

Clams, Kerala Dishes, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Seafood

Bread Fruit – Clams / Kadachakka – Kakka Thoran

Ingredients: 1 medium bread fruit / kadachakka / sheema chakka, finely chopped1 cup clams/ kakka/ elambakka, cleaned 2 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconut1 garlic clove2 shallots1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp urad dal2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel the […]

Clams, Kerala Dishes, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Seafood

Kappa-Kakka Irachi Kuzhachathu / Tapioca With Clams

Ingredients: 1/2 kg clams / kakka irachi / elambakka , cleaned1/2 kg tapioca / kappa1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger, crushed1 tsp garlic, crushed1 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp fennel powder6 shallots1/2 tsp crushed peppersalt to taste1 tbsp oil1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3 dry red […]

Breakfast/ Dinner, Clams, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes, Seafood

Kakka Irachi Pathiri (Elambakka Pathiri)/ Steamed Rice Pancakes Filled with Clams Masala

Ingredients: 1 cup cleaned clams / kakka irachi / elambakka1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tbsp chilli powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp pepper powder2 cup rice flour/ pathiri podi2 cup water1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oilbanana leaves/ parchment paper Preparation: Heat […]

Clams, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes, Seafood

Clams / Kakka Irachi Ada (Elambakka Ada)

Ingredients: 1 cup cleaned clams / kakka irachi / elambakka1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tbsp chilli powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp pepper powder2 cup rice flour/ pathiri podi2 cup water1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oilbanana leaves/ parchment paper Preparation: Heat […]

Clams, Malabar Recipes, Non Veg, Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes, Seafood, Snacks, Spicy/Savory Snacks

Stuffed Clams / Kakka (Elambakka) Nirachathu

Ingredients: 1 kg big fresh clams with shells2 cups rice flour1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1 small onion, chopped2-3 tsp fennel seeds2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to tastehot water, as required Preparation: Clean the shell of the clams and split open  through the slits with a knife without breaking the shells apart.  Wash […]