Thursday, May 26, 2011

Kerala kakka erachi thoran



Today I am sharing the recipe of Kerala Kakka Erachi Thoran / Kerala Clams Thoran / Kerala clams stir fry with coconut. I got this recipe from my mom, actually she used to prepare this dish whenever we get some fresh clams back in kerala. Kakka erachy thoran goes really well with rice and is very easy to prepare too, but the cleaning process is a bit time consuming one. We have to remove its intestine and wash it nicely under water.

Serves ~ 2 adults

Ingredients

Clam meat / Kakka Erachy ~ 450 grams
Shallots / Kochu ulli ~ 15-20 nos ( Finely sliced )
Crushed ginger ~ 1 tsp
Crushed garlic ~ 1 tsp
Green chillies ~ 4-5 nos
Red chilly powder ~ 1 tsp - 2 tsp ( Use according to your spice preference. )
Turmeric powder ~ 1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder ~ 1/2 tsp
Home made garam masala ~ 1/8 tsp
Grated coconut ~ 3/4 cup
Mustard seeds / Kaduku ~ 1/2 tsp
Dry red chillies / Unakka mulaku ~ 2 nos
Curry leaves ~ 2-3 stems
Coconut Oil
Salt to taste

Method

  • First remove the black color intestine of clams and wash it nicely. Then let it drain for about 15 minutes.
  • Next heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and when it crackles, add curry leaves followed by sliced shallots, chopped green chillies, crushed ginger & garlic and saute till shallots become soft.
  • Then lower the flame and add red chilly powder and turmeric powder and fry for about 30 seconds. Next add black pepper powder along with clams & salt and mix it nicely. Then cook uncovered in a medium-low flame for around 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile coarsely grind grated coconut & dry red chillies and add that to the cooked clams and mix it nicely and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes. Before removing from the flame add some more curry leaves and sprinkle garam masala.

Enjoy kakka erachi thoran with rice.

Cheers!!

32 comments:

Chitra said...

as usual adipoli jisha...

divya said...

Beautiful,attractive and fabulous thoran.....

Sravs said...

wonderful and very delicious !!

Mélange said...

It's been ages I had some Kakka irachi.That's totally yummy bowl there.I would have finished it within seconds I bet ! Nice clicks as always Jisha.

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Wonderful looking thoran dear. Must have tasted great.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Priya Suresh said...

Never tried or had clams, thoran looks super tempting and pulling me to try clams, thanks for sharing..

Rekha shoban said...

long back i had this thoran!!yummy!nice click!

Sarah said...

mouth-watering dish! spectacular shots!

Saranya said...

Jisha rocks..
Saranya
http://www.foodandtaste.blogspot.com/

Sadhana Valentina said...

Nice one with lovely presentation dear.

Sunanda said...

Thoran looks very tampting,like the color as well..

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Irene said...

Awesome dish. Love clams :)

Nandinis food said...

This is very lovely and tastes great! Love it!

Suja Manoj said...

Mouthwatering thoran..looks awesome..enikku kothiyavunne

Julie said...

delicious kakka thoran !! must have been very good with steamed rice..

aipi said...

That sounds so flavorful ~ stunning clicks as always dear :)
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Swathi said...

kakka irachi thoran looks adipoli.

Ushnish Ghosh said...

Dear Jisha
This is an awesome recipe! Must try soon. But cant get good Calm in Delhi.
Have a nice weekend

Joyti said...

OOo, this looks delicious!
And your photographs are GORGEOUS!

Unknown said...

Jisha, photo kandappol muthal vaayil vellam varunnu..adipoli!

Kariman Al Essawy said...

It looks delicious :)

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

book marking this delicious recipe to try dear... Would have been fab if you were my neighbor!!!

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cook from doha said...

jisha.....ente control okke poyi......hmmm........kothiyavunnu..........

My Kitchen Antics said...

ok..i can just stare at it and droooool

Plateful said...

Kodi sahikunilla....I'm soooo droooooling over your fish recipes, esp shell fish...YUM, YUM, YUM!

महेन्द्र श्रीवास्तव said...

very nice

Lena Jayadev said...

picture nokki vallam irakkukayaanu... i had posted this before 1 1/2 yrs.. snap is awesome.. :)

Toyin O. said...

Looks really yummy:)

mariya said...

awasome.i don't know how to express it

Sherin said...

super kakka thoran... thanks a lot.

Anonymous said...

Jisha, kakka ente oru favorite item aanu. Your photo looks great. See my Kaaka irachi prepration also.

Kitchen Hood Cleaning Services in Dubai said...

The image of recipe looks so yummy:):) I must try.....

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