Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  36                    mussels
   1      inch          ginger peeled and -- coarsely chopped
   8                    garlic cloves peeled
   1 1/2  cups          water
   4      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   6                    onions peeled and chopped
   1                    hot green chile sliced into -- thin rounds
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
   2      teaspoons     ground cumin
     1/2                fresh coconut finely grated
     1/2  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Wash mussels well. Remove beards, any that are open when tapped, any broken ones and any that float. Blend garlic and ginger. Add about 1/3 cup of water and blend until smooth. Heat oil in a large pan. When hot add onion and fry until translucent. Now add the paste from the blender with chiles, turmeric, and cumin and fry for 1 minute. Add coconut, salt and remainder of water. Bring to boil. Add the mussels, mix well. Bring to boil. Cover and lower heat. Let mussels steam for 6 to 10 minutes or until they open. Discard any that don't open. Serve immediately