Deep Fried Spicy Mussels
Ingredients
1 kg mussels
1/2 cup oil
Ground to a fine paste
3 cm piece ginger ,chopped
8 clove garlic,chopped
4 tsp red chillie powder
1/4 cumin seeds
2 tsp salt
4 tsp water
Method
1. Wash and scrub mussels well. With a sharp knife, Scrape off the poisonous beards and filaments at the joints if the shells. Wash again
2. Place mussels in a pan with water to cover and boil for 30 minutes. Drain and prise open shells with the edge of a knife. Discard shells, rinse mussels in fresh water and drain well.
3. Rub spice paste into mussels and marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry mussels for about 10 minutes till golden.
5. Drain and serve.
