Curried Mussels Recipe Video

This coconut curried sauce will make a fan out of even the most vehement mussel-hater!

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Mussels in the shell2 Kilogram, washed
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Medium, chop
 Turmeric1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Chili powder1⁄3 Teaspoon
 Ground coriander1 Teaspoon
 Ground cumin1 Teaspoon
 Chili paste1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Ginger-onion-garlic paste1 Tablespoon
 Crushed tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Coconut milk/Yogurt1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Fresh lime juice1 Small
 Ginger peice1 Small, julienned
 Cilantro leaves1 Tablespoon, chop
 Eggplant1 Cup (16 tbs), chop

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 640 Calories from Fat 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g42.1%

Saturated Fat 10 g50.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 140 mg46.7%

Sodium 1787.8 mg74.5%

Total Carbohydrates 36 g11.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.6%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 63 g125.4%

Vitamin A 35.1% Vitamin C 99.4%

Calcium 19.2% Iron 124%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

Pot

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Wash, scrub, de bearded and rinse the mussels, set aside.
2. Chop onion, eggplant and cilantro, julienne the ginger, set aside.

MAKING
3. In a large deep pot, pour olive oil and sauté the onions until brown, add the turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt and chili paste.
4. Stir everything well and cook the spices well.
5. Add garlic and ginger puree and tomatoes, stir everything adjust the seasoning.
6. Add the coconut milk and stir, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add the eggplants and poach for 4 minutes.
8. Increase the heat and add the mussels and stir everything together.
9. Cover and cook for 2 minutes and stir everything.
10. Transfer in a serving bowl and garnish with ginger, cilantro and fresh lime juice.

SERVING
11. Serve the curried mussels with steamed rice.
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