Shimpli Masala (Oyster Masala)
February 26th, 2011 Author: Vaibhavi
Ingredients:
Shimpli 40-50
Potato 2-3
Tomato 2
Onions 3-4
Ginger 1″
Garlic cloves 4-5
Fresh coconut 3 cups
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Malvani masala 2 tsp
Garam masal 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt
How to make Shimpli Masala:
Wash shimpli cleanly.
Put on gas on low flame with lid for 4-5 min.
It will automatically open its mouth.
Take fleshy part and throw out empty part.
Chop tomato and onion finely.
Peel potato and make pieces of 3/4 inches.
Heat kadai and take 1 tbsp of oil.
Fry half portion of onion till golden.
Now add coconut,ginger and garlic.
Fry coconut till light brown.
Allow to cool and grind in a mixer.
In another pan heat 1 tbsp of oil and add remaining portion of onion.
When onion turns transperent add potato pieces.
Fry for 2-3 min.
Now add tomato,shimpli, malvani masala, garam masala and turmeric powder.
Mix finely and add salt.
Add 1 cup of water to cook.
When potato cooks finely add ground paste of coconut.
Mix well and boil on low flame for 2-3 min.
Add chopped finely chopped coriander leaves.
Shimpli masala is ready.
Serve hot with roti or bhakri.
