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.

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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 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 shallot, chopped
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp freshly grated black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic paste
• ¼ tsp ginger paste
• 4 tbsp 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

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Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 185Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 60mgSodium 265mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 20g

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