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Malabar Mussels

Malabar masala, mussels and plum tomatoes simmered on the stove and spiced with chilli and ginger. It's finished with cilantro.

40 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Serves
2

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, chiles, ginger, and onion until golden, 4–6 minutes. Add masala and tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down, 5–7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add coconut milk, salt, and 1⁄4 cup water; boil. Add mussels; cook covered, and occasionally shaking pan, until all mussels are opened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro; serve with rice, if you like.

    5 min

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