If someone asks me, “Which is your favorite Kerala dish?” I won’t be able to give a single answer, but Kakkayirachi thoran (Cockle Meat/ Clam Stir Fry) would definitely secure a place somewhere on top of the list. Well… that explains my love for this dish.
Yield: 4
Kakka Irachi Thoran | Cockle Meat Stir Fry
Kerala style stir fired cockle meat.
Ingredients
- • 200g cockle meat or clams ( as they are called in some parts of the world), cleaned
- • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- • 1 shallot, chopped
- • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- • 1 teaspoon garam masala
- • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
- • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
- • ¼ teaspoon garlic paste
- • ¼ teaspoon ginger paste
- • 4 tablespoon desiccated coconut
- • Curry Leaves
- • Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, and splutter mustard seeds. Fry onion until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger paste. Fry again. Now you can add the spices – ground turmeric, ground coriander, black pepper, chilli powder, and garam masala. Fry them along with grated coconut. Throw in cleaned cockle meat and mix well. Cover and cook. Garnish with curry leaves and serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 185Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 60mgSodium 265mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 20g
Like this kakkayirachi thoran recipe? Then join Nish Kitchen on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Watch exclusive recipe videos on YouTube. Check out more delicious recipes:
Leave a Reply