Mussels with Garam Masala

Ingredients

• ²/₃ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup basil leaves
• naan or crusty bread
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1 fennel bulb
• 4 cloves garlic
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mixture)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 4 pounds cultivated mussels

Heat oil in an 8-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook onion, fennel, garlic, garam masala, red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until onion and fennel are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and coconut milk an...

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