Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 pounds fresh cockles – washed and drained
- salt to taste
- fresh black pepper
- parsley bunch – fresh chopped
- 2 chopped red chillies
- 2 onions(one sliced and one quartered)
- chopped ginger – small
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- chopped coriander
When it comes to cockles, you want to get the bigger ones as they are the meatier ones. Curried cockle broth is a traditional favorite, particularly in India where people collect cockles directly from the shores in buckets filled with water. Since sand and dust accumulate on cockles, cockled need to be washed then soaked in distilled water to remove dirt particles.
Curried cockle is really simple to make. You just have to add a few spices, well-cooked. You could cook cockles out of their shells OR in their shells, depending on your preference. Some people enjoy eating cockles straight from the shells. You could try cooking cockles with other seafood for a delightful dinner. Here’s a recipe you could try.
Health benefits
Cockles are suitable for various diets because they are low in fat and carbohydrates. Research shows a strong link between seafood and lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cockles provide essential protein for maintaining your body tissues and cells.
Seafood is also rich in Omega 3, which helps in maintaining vision and preventing degeneration.
Cockles are usually overlooked but they are high in protein and zinc. They improve immune functioning and are excellent for skin and hair health.
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How to Make Curried Cockle Broth
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