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.