Clams / Sippi / Mattikal

Clam is also another bivalve mollusk. Clams have a slightly salty taste. In the Konkan region, clams are used to cook curries and side dishes. In Kerala Clams are widely consumed in the curry form and prepared with green coconut masala and eaten with rice. Clams meat is called Kakka irachi in Kerala. Consumption of Clam is associated with many health benefits. Tamil name of clams is sippi / mattikal . Please note the nett weight of meat after you remove the shells may be only 5% to 10% of the gross weight .