RECIPES OF INDIA

Ingredients

3  cups

½  tsp

2  large

2

1 tsp

4

1

1  cup

½  tsp

2 tbsp

1  cup

Clams (washed and cleaned)

Turmeric powder

Onions (chopped)

Garlic flakes (crushed)

Cumin seeds

Green chillies (finely chopped)

Tomato (chopped)

Grated coconut

Garam masala (hot spice mix) (optional)

Oil

coriander leaves (chopped)

Salt (adjust to taste)

1. In a pot, combine water, clams and salt
2. Bring to a boil and cook on medium heat for about 15  minutes or till the shells have split open and the clams are tender
3. Strain and separate the shells retaining the one with the clam and discarding the empty one and keep aside
4. Heat the oil in a pan and crackle the cumin seeds
5. Add the green chillies, garlic and onions
6. Saute till the onions are transparent
7. Do not let the onions turn brown even a little
8. Add the turmeric powder and mix well
9. Add the tomato pieces and stir-fry briefly
10. Add the clams, grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves
11. Mix well and add salt
12. Stir-fry briefly on high heat for 2 minutes
13. Sprinkle the garam masala (optional)
14. Cover and cook on low heat for about 4  minutes

Serve hot with boiled rice and/or Deep Fried Savory Buns (Vade) accompanied with a tall glass of chilled Appetizing Kokum in Yoghurt (Quick Sol Kadi)