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:

1. In a pan, add cleaned clams, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and 1/2 cup water and cook on medium flame till done. Keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
3. Add curry leaves, crushed shallots, ginger and garlic and saute well till transparent.
4. Then add cooked clams and mix well. Check for salt.
5. Add crushed pepper and stir fry for 5-7 minutes until they turn brown...Remove from flame and serve hot..