Jun 04 2026

Marvai Gassi Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

A dish with mussels and clams cooked in a tangy coconut gravy, served with mini rice dumplings.

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Ingredients

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For the Gassi (coconut gravy)

For the mini rice dumplings

Method

Preparing the Gassi

  1. 1

    Sautéing the Base

    In a large pan, heat some oil and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another minute.

  2. 2

    Adding Tomatoes and Spices

    Add chopped tomatoes, curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

  3. 3

    Incorporating Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and tamarind paste, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cooking the Seafood

    Add the cleaned mussels and clams. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and opens up.

Making the Mini Rice Dumplings

  1. 5

    Preparing the Dough

    In a bowl, mix the rice flour and salt. Gradually add water, kneading until a soft dough forms.

  2. 6

    Forming Dumplings

    Take small portions of the dough and shape them into tiny balls. Set aside.

  3. 7

    Cooking the Dumplings

    Boil water in a pot and add the rice dumplings. Cook for 5-6 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove and set aside.

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