Mussels Madras Food

MUSSELS WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, wine, lemon juice and bay leaves; simmer 10 minutes. Add mussels. Increase heat, cover and boil until mussels open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, place mussels in 4 bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil sauce until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaves. Spoon sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with parsley.

MUSSELS MADRAS

Steps:

• Place mussels in pan of fresh water so they will expel out any sand & grit while you make the cooking broth. (leave for 15-20 minutes).
• Melt butter in heavy pan (I use an enameled cast iron one). Saute garlic until translucent.
• Add wine and saffron, simmer for a couple of minutes on medium heat.
• Add clamato juice, curry powders, green onions, tomatoes.
• Continue simmering on low, and add a bit of sea salt and additional curry powder if you like to taste (if you like it with more heat, you can also add a little freshly chopped chili pepper).
• While broth gently simmers, remove mussels one at a time from soak, scrub with a soft brush, and rinse with fresh water, (don't just dump into a collander as the grit they expel will follow -- ).
• When mussels are cleaned, add to broth and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes (until shells are fully opened). Discard any mussels that do not open. Place in serving bowls and ladle broth over. Serve with hot fresh baguette or other rustic bread.

MUSSELS IN CURRY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook shallots and garlic in simmering wine until translucent.
• Stir in cream and curry powder. When sauce is heated through, add mussels. Cover, and steam mussels for a few minutes, until their shells open wide. With a slotted spoon, transfer steamed mussels to a bowl, leaving the sauce in the pan. Discard any unopened mussels.
• Whisk butter into the cream sauce. Turn heat off, and stir in parsley and green onions. Serve immediately.