Name: Mussels in a Spicy Tomato and Tamarind Sauce
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the spice blend; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp peppercorns; For the broth; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 2 tbsp ginger, minced; 1tsp chilli powder; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tin chopped tomato; 800ml fish stock; 1kg mussels; For the tempering spices; pinch asafoetida powder; ¼ tsp mustard seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 green chilli, split; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp chives, chopped