Clam Roast or Kakka Ularthiyathu is the one of the bestest Kerala's traditional recipe

 Clam Roast or Kakka Irachi Ularthiyathu is a speciality dish of Kerala where in small sized clams are roasted with aromatic spices and coconut bits.Clams are rich in calcium, minerals and vitamins and is classified as a high quality protein essential for building/repairing muscles and tissues. It is also high in iron and Omega -3 fatty acids and like Liver Curry, it is recommended especially for women with low iron levels.


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Clam Roast Or Kakka Irachi Ularthiyadu Recipe

Ingredients:


Fresh Clams Meat: 1 kg

Shallots/ Small Onion: 200 – 250 gms

Garlic: 10-12 cloves

Ginger: 1’ piece

Curry leaves: 4 sprigs

Green Chilly: 2 nos.

Tomato : 1 

Red Chilly Pdr: 1 ½ tsp

Coriander Pdr: 1 ½ tbsp

Turmeric Pdr: 1 tsp

Pepper pdr:  1 ½ tsp

Garam Masala Pdr: 1 tsp 

A pinch Coconut strips: ½ cup

Coconut oil: 2 tbsp

Coriander leaves 


Step by Step recipe for Kakka Irachi:


Press on the side gently to remove the back grit/ dirt.

Wash in clean water three or four times to remove any trace of sand or dirt. 

Gently squeeze to drain water and keep aside.

In a pressure cooker add the clams, slit green chilies, finely chopped ginger, sliced Shallots (small onion), sliced garlic, Curry leaves then , turmeric powder,water with enough salt.

Add the coconut strips and combine well.

Give 1whistle in full flame and 3 whistle in medium flame.

Heat coconut oil in a pan and add curry leaves and 1 tbsp shallots, garlic and ginger.

Then saute onions well and add Red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder .

Add a pinch of pepper powder and Garam Masala and mix in the cooked Kakka Irachi.

Stir fry for 3 – 5 minutes till it turns a golden brown. 

Then add chopped green chillies, Tomato and coriander leaves and cover cook for 2minutes .

Serve hot with Rice.

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