Mussels In Shell

Ingredients
24 large mussels with shells
4 dried red chillies or peppers
A small piece of ginger
8 garlic cloves
¼ tsp garam masala
¼ tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp vinegar
½ tsp sugar
¼ cup oil for cooking
1 onion, chopped


Method
- Smear the mussels with salt and set aside.
- Grind all the spices with vinegar, adding the sugar and salt.
- Marinate the mussels in the ground spices for two hours.
- Heat oil on a moderate flame in a frying pan.
- Sauté the onion and add the mussels.
- Stir-fry for 10 minutes or till it becomes soft.
- Now place each mussel into a half shell and garnish with coriander.