KAKKAYIRACHI (CLAMS) THORAN

Ingredients

1.      Kakkayirachi-500gm

2.      Kudampuli(cocum)-1 piece

3.      Water-1 cup

4.      Oil-2tbsp

5.      Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp

6.      Curry leaves-2 sprigs

7.       Dry red chilly-2 nos,cut into 2 pieces

8.      Pearl onions-2 nos ,thinly sliced

For grinding

9.      Grated coconut-1 ½ cup

10.  Garlic-4pods

11.  Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

12.  Perumjeerakom(fennel seeds)-3/4 tsp

13.  Pepper-1tbsp

14.  Dry red chilly-6nos

15.  Pearl onion-2nos

Method of preparation

1.      Wash kakkayirachi 3 or 4 times.cook with ingredients 2-3.when it is done, drain the water completely. Take out kudampuli pieces.

2.      Grind ingredients 9-15 into coarse mixture.

3.      Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds. When they pop up add curry leaves,dry red chilly,pearl onions ,when the onion turn brown, add coconut mix and salt. Stir for a while.

4.      Add the cooked clams .mix well. Close with a lid. Keep on low flame for 5min.serve hot with rice.