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Banjara Pickle Mussels
🇮🇳 Indian

Banjara Pickle Mussels

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Banjara Pickle Mussels brings a banjara touch with a classic pickle finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Mussels500 g, scrubbed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Mussels Molho / Xinaneao Molho Recipe | Authentic Goan Seafood Pickle · on YouTube