Wednesday, February 1, 2012

oyster masala(kerala style)

Ingredients:-
oysters-1/2kg
red chilly-8-10
tamarind - 1 marble sized ball
onion-4 sliced
mustard-1/2tsp
asafoetida(hing) -1/2tsp
coconut-2tbsp( grated)
salt to taste
coconut oil-1tbsp

Method:-
  • Roast the chillies in 1/2 tsp of coconut oil and then grind it to fine paste along with tamarind.
  • In a pan add coconut oil, add some mustard and let it sizzle for few seconds.
  •  now add sliced onion and hing(asafoetida) powder, saute  till  the onions turns to  light pink  in color.
  • now add  the ground chilly paste and fry for few mins.
  •  then add oyster ,cover and cook till the gravy dries up.
  • It should be semi dry.now add the coconut grating and boil further few seconds.
  • Serve hot with rice.