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	Mussels 07

		Malabar Mussels Yield: 2 Servings 2 Tbsp butter 1 onion, minced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp garam masala 1 jalapeno, minced 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2/3 cup water 2 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded 2 tbsp lemon juice salt to taste lemon wedges pita bread Heat butter in heavy 4 to 5 qt. saucepan over med-high heat. Add onion and cook until golden brown. Reduce heat to med. and add garlic, garam masala, and the jalapeno. Cook until aromatic, about 3 mins. Stir in tomatoes and cook 2 more mins. Add water and mussels. Cover and steam for a few mins., just until mussels open. Do not overcook. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Sprinkle mixture with lemon juice. Transfer mussels to 2 large soup bowls using slotted spoon. Taste sauce and add salt if needed. Pour sauce over the mussels, garnish with lemon wedges and serve with bread.