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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 / 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 […]
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 […]
Clams – Coconut / Kakka Irachi – Thenga Stir Fry
Ingredients: 250 gm / 1 cup cleaned clams / kakka irachi/ elambakka 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 cup grated coconut salt to taste few curry leaves oil for frying Preparation: Marinate the cleaned clams with chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. Heat little […]
Clams (Kakka Irachi) Biriyani / Elambakka Biriyani
Ingredients: 1 kg clams, cleaned For Marination: 1 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste oil, for frying For Clams Masala: 5 onions, thinly sliced 7-8 green chillies 8-10 garlic cloves 2 ” piece ginger 3 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 cup […]
Kakka Irachi / Clams Fry
Ingredients: 250 gm / 1 cup cleaned clams / kakka/ elambakka 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste few curry leaves oil for frying Preparation: Marinate the cleaned clams with chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. Heat little oil in a pan and […]
Kakka – Muringayila / Clams – Drumstick Leaves Thoran
Ingredients: 1 cup clams/ kakka/ elambakka, cleaned 1 1/2 cup muringayila/ drumstick leaves, cleaned 1/2-3/4 cup grated coconut 2 shallots 4-5 dry red chillies 1/4 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds few curry leaves oil Preparation: Crush grated coconut, shallots and dry red chillies together and keep it aside. In a […]
Clams Stir Fry / Kakka Irachi Ularthiyathu
Ingredients: 250 gm clams/ kakka irachi/ elambakka, cleaned 15 shallots, peeled and crushed 1″ piece ginger, crushed 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2- 2 tsp crushed pepper 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds curry leaves salt 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: In a pan, add cleaned clams, chilli powder, […]