## Konkani Style Kalwanche Tonak Recipe – Oyster Curry – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Konkani Style Kalwanche Tonak Recipe – Oyster Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Konkan Dinner**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes

**Cuisine:** Konkan
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian

### Ingredients for Konkani Style Kalwanche Tonak Recipe – Oyster Curry:

* 330 grams Oysters – (use small ones but in case you get big ones
* Salt – to taste
* 1 Onion – sliced
* 2 cloves Garlic
* 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 30 grams Tamarind
* 1/2 cup Fresh coconut – grated (use dry coconut if you don’t have access to fresh )
* 4 Dry Red Chillies
* 1/2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 5 Whole Black Peppercorns
* 5 cloves Cloves (Laung)
* 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Konkani Style Kalwanche Tonak Recipe – Oyster Curry:

1. heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and fry all the dry spices (red chillies, coriander seeds, peppercorns and cloves) except fennel seeds, for a minute or until nice aroma comes out.
2. Make sure that you do not burn the spices.
3. Add onions and garlic fry on medium high heat till they change color and become light brown.
4. Adjust the heat to low.
5. Add grated coconut and fry till coconut turns brown.
6. Add fennel seeds and turmeric powder and fry for 1 more minute.
7. Grind all the fried ingredients with tamarind ball and 1/2 cup water to smooth paste in a grinder.
8. Wash the oysters for 3 to 4 times.
9. If you buy them big, then cut them into halves.
10. Heat a heavy bottom vessel, add this paste into it, and on low heat, let it cook for about 5 minutes.
11. After 5 minutes, add the oysters and a little water, mix and let it come to boil.
12. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
13. Add salt and switch off the stove.
14. Serve this delicious Kanvanche Tonak or Oyster Curry with hot steamed rice for a perfect Konkani lunch or dinner.

### Tips for the Best Konkani Style Kalwanche Tonak Recipe – Oyster Curry:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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