Clams cooked in freshly ground coconut based tangy masala.CLAMS MASALAIngredients½ cup clams, shelled with flesh on one shell2 tablespoons oil4-5 cloves4-5 black peppercorns1 inch cinnamon1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 teaspoon white sesame seeds1 medium onion, finely chopped¼ cup fresh scraped coconut¼ cup grated dried coconut1 tablespoon ginger-garlic pasteSalt to taste1 teaspoon red chilli powder½ teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garam masala powder½ teaspoon tamarind pulpMethod1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, coriander seeds, sesame seeds and sauté till fragrant. 2. Add half the onion and sauté till golden. Add scraped coconut and sauté till golden. 3. Add dried coconut and sauté till golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. 4. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a half minute. Add remaining onion and sauté till golden.5. Add clams and mix well. Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Add ½ cup water, mix, cover and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.6. Grind together the roasted spice-coconut mixture alongwith tamarind paste and some water to a fine paste.7. Add the prepared paste to the pan, mix well, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.8. Serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.Preparation Time: 15-18 minutesCooking Time: 12-15 minutesClick to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor
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