Taste The Sea This Monsoon With Malabari Arikadukka Mussel Fritter

By Shreya Goswami

July 28, 2023

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A speciality from the Malabar region of Kerala, Arikadukka is a pakoda variety made with mussels. Here’s the easy recipe you need to make this monsoon-special treat at home today!

Ingredients:

15 fresh mussels 2 cups rice flour ¼ cup dessicated coconut 4-5 shallots, chopped ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds 1 green chilli, chopped ½ tsp ginger paste 1 sprig curry leaves Salt, to taste Oil, to fry For the batter: 2 tbsp rice flour ½ tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp red chilli powder Salt, to taste ½ cup water

Step 1

Scrub the mussel shells and boil the mussels till the shells open. Drain the open mussels and set aside.

Step 2

Grind the coconut, shallots, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, ginger, chillies and curry leaves into a coarse powder.

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Step 3

Add the rice flour, salt and some water to make a smooth dough, then stuff the dough in the opened mussel shells while encasing the flesh of the seafood.

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Step 4

Steam the stuffed mussels for 15-20 minutes, let them cool, then gently scoop out the dough-encased mussels mix so that it holds the shell-like shape.

Step 5

Place all the batter ingredients in a bowl and make a slightly thick batter.

Step 6

Heat oil in a wok. Dip the steamed mussel dough in the batter then deep fry until golden brown.

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Step 7

Serve the Arikadukka hot with chutney and filter coffee.