Marvai Sukka (Clams Dry)

Ingredients :

500 gms Clams
1 cup grated coconut
7-8 dried red chillies
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp pepper corns
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
4-5 garlic cloves
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp turmeric pd
1 marble sized tamarind
1 sprig curry leaves
Salt to taste
Oil

Method :

Wash the clams and break the shell into two. Keep only the flesh part.

Dry roast dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fenugreek seeds. 

In a blender add the above masala ingredients along with garlic, 1/2 cup onion, turmeric pd and tamarind ball. Grind to a fine paste. Then add grated coconut and grind coarsely.

Heat oil in a pan. Add the remaining onion, curry leaves and the ground masala. Saute for few minutes. Then add the clams and salt. Mix and cook till dry. Serve.