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.
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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