Mussels known in Malayalam as Kadukka or Kallumakka , is a popular seafood in Malabar regions of Kerala (South India). Arikadukka is the speciality of the Malabar region. “Arikadukka” is a delicacy prepared by mussels, which is stuffed with subtly spiced rice mixture, cooked in the shell and then fried.
We got some fresh mussels here and I tried this snack that I had bookmarked from Sree recipes and followed the recipe exactly except for some minor changes..To my surprise, my first attempt was a success, those of you who have not tasted it, do give a try and you will be hooked.This is served hot as snack for tea or as a starter.
Arikadukka Recipe | Kallummakaya Nirachathu Recipe | Stuffed Mussels Recipe
Ingredient :
Fresh mussels /Kallummakaya : 15 (medium size)
For Stuffing
Rice flour : 2 cups
Dessicated coconut / Freshly grated coconut : 1/4 cup
Shallots : 4-5 ( chopped)
Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds : 1/2 tsp
Green chilli : 1 (chopped)
Ginger : a small piece
Curry leaves : few
Salt to taste
For the Batter
Chilli powder : 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
Rice Flour : 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
How to make Arikadukka | Kallumakaya Nirachathu | Stuffed Mussels :
1. Boil the mussels with enough water,till the shells open. Drain it and clean the mussels and keep it aside.
(Note : Shells must be scrubbed in water with a stiff brush to remove any barnacles and sand. Do not use shells that have not opened, Click here or Check here for how to clean the mussels )
2. Coarsely grind grated coconut, shallots, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves.
3. Dilute salt in water and add to the rice powder.
4. Mix coarsely grounded paste to the rice powder and make a smooth dough by adding enough hot water.
5. Take a prepared dough ball and stuff the mussels, repeat the process with all the mussels.
6. Steam cook the stuffed mussels for 15-20 minutes and keep aside to cool.
7. Scoop out the mussels out of their shells.
8. Make a spicy mixture using red chilli powder, turmeric powder, rice powder and salt.
9. Heat oil in pan, when its hot, dip each stuffed mussel in this spicy mixture and deep fry it.
10. Serve this snack for tea or as a starter and Enjoy!
I've never tried this going to try if it comes out well I'll post the picture looks good
Hi Sreeja, Apologies for the late response. Add it along with rice powder; mix everything together and make a dough ball and then stuff the mussels. I hope this answers your question.
Cheers!
Sangeetha
nice yummy but what to do with the coconut crush? you havnt mentioned?
U r right Nitha
Hello Todd, It's great to have you here! Thank you so much for the compliments and linkin back.Much appreciated!Hope to see you around more!
Cheers!
Sangeetha
This is the best recipe for mussels I have ever come upon. I posted a link back to this page from https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chilean-Mussels/167002350090561?fref=ts.
@ Anonymous, Thank you:-)
Hi Vidya, No I didn't see, Thanks so much for letting me know that…will check that immediately and will write to admin of that group. Once again thank u 🙂
Hi,
did you see this??
https://www.facebook.com/groups/196628933714526/416468328397251/?ref=notif¬if_t=group_activity#!/groups/196628933714526/permalink/416468328397251/
this guy has been posting from your recipe
Vidya
I really liked the article, and the very cool blog
@ Lissie thank u.
@ Anonymous thank u for kind words…Appreciate it!
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!
arikadukka looks delicious! I haven't tried it yet…
Thanks everyone 😀 Really appreciate your time!! Do try this..i am sure u will like it.
Must be very tasty..look at the colour! fab.
Stuffed mussels kollamallo..Kallumakkaya dishes superb annenne kettittundu pakshe I have never tasted it..Eppravashyam naattil pokumbol enthayalum taste cheythittu thanne bakki karyam..Pics are super-tempting..
I visited your site for the first time,and i must say lovely space,,very tempting stuffed mussel dear.
Nikki,
http://titilating-tastebuds.blogspot.com/
You do have a lot of patience. I have never had kallummakaya this way. Will have to try your recipe.. looks delicious
Adipoli…kandittu kothiyavunnu..beautiful clicks..need to try this soon.
This post is bringing back old memories… I had a neighbour aunty back home (when I was a kid) who used to make this…. that taste is still lingering my taste buds.. this looks exactly like those:-) Yummy….
I don't eat mussels but looks good!
Nandini's Food Page
I;m going to pass this rcipe link to my Brother in Law , as he is going to love this; Looks Fab
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
hey sangi…pack me some yaar….looks really rich yaar…….muahhhhhhhh….
Eda assalayittundu.Epo veendum kazhikan thonnunu.Yummoo.
i have never tasted mussels but looks very tempting sangeetha…
Very different n interesting mussel dish..looks fab!!
US Masala
This is our fav thattukada item…Mahi makes this whenever v get kallumakkaya..ippo kothiyavunnu
sangee….adipoli da…1st time cing dis interesting recipe.
Sree de recipe njnaum kandapol kothichu erunirunu, Epol dha veendum engane kothipichu klalanjalo Sangee.
Absolutely tempting stuffed mussels..
Oh my !1 what am I looking at…adipoli da..It's been ages since I had this..never made them my self..Got to try your recipe if I ever make them 🙂
sherikkum kothipichu tto… we dont boil the mussel before filling. We open it with a knife, clean and then fill. Appo more essence of the kadukka gets in to the filling enna amma parayuka..
Very interesting and yummy, it's new to me though…