Hingachya Tisrya(Asafoetida Clams/Mussels)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
500gms.Clams/Mussels1cup shredded Raw Coconut15gms.Tamarind soaked in warm Water3tsps.Red Chilli Powder1.5tsps.Turmeric Powder1tsp.Asafoetida(Hing)Powder1tbsp.Coconut OilWater as required
Directions
Clean the Clams by first washing them under running Water to remove all the Sand.Then freeze these overnight. The next day peel off the empty shell retaining the other one.Do this over a non-stick Pan to retain the liquid from the Clams.Soak the Tamarind in warm Water for 30minutes and then extract the pulp.
Grind the shredded Raw Coconut to a very fine paste.Mix in the Asafoetida Powder,Tamarind Pulp,Turmeric Powder,Red Chilli Powder and Salt to taste.Smear this mix over the cleaned Clams.Add the Coconut Oil and steam covered till cooked.
This Curry should be thick but if wanted thin it a little to eat with Steamed White Rice.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 145.3
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.3 mg
  • Sodium: 364.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 12.7 g

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