Spicy Steamed Mussels Recipe (Tisrya Dum Masala)

Spicy Steamed Mussels Recipe (Tisrya Dum Masala)
Ingredients :
1 kg 3 tablespoons 2 4 cloves 3 teaspoons 3 1/2 teaspoon 3 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon 1 cup 1 tablespoon	Fresh mussels Ghee or oil Large onions, finely chopped Garlic, finely chopped Finely chopped fresh ginger Fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped Ground turmeric Ground coriander Salt Water Chopped fresh coriander leaves Pinch of chili powder, optional Lemon juice to taste
Method : Shrub mussels well and beard them. Heat the ghee in a large deep saucepan and fry onions, garlic and ginger on medium heat until the onions are soft and golden. Add chilies, turmeric, coriander and chili powder and stir for 3 minutes. Add salt and water, bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the mussels, cover and steam for 10-15 minutes or until the shells have opened. Remove from heat, sprinkle in the coriander, taste and add more salt if necessary. Add lemon juice to taste. Spoon the gravy over and into the mussel shells and serve immediately with white rice. Note : Do not use any mussels that are not tightly closed when raw, and discard any that do not open during cooking.