Ingredients:
Mussels - 2 kg
Vegetable oil - 4 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Onion - 1, medium sized and finely chopped
Garlic - 6 cloves, ground
Fresh ginger root - 1 1/4 inch piece, ground
Green chilli - 2, ground
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Coconut - 2 cups, freshly grated
Water - 3 cups
Salt - 1 tsp

Method:
1. Fry the cumin seeds in hot oil till they begin to splutter and add the finely chopped onions and fry till they get golden brown.
2. Make a smooth paste of ground garlic and ginger with a little water.
3. Mix the paste with the fried onions and cook for a few minutes. Then, stir int he seeded and chopped chillies and turmeric powder.
4. Add the coconut, salt and about 3 cups water and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the scrubbed mussels, still in their shells.
6. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes or so, when all the shells should open up.