Tanzanian Style Mussel Curry

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
• 2 tsp minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1.5 tsp ground coriander
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.75 tsp cardamom
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric
• 0.25 tsp dried chillies flakes
• 1 2/3 cup finely diced tomatoes (400ml)
• 1 2/3 cup hot chicken broth (400ml)
• 1 2/3 cup coconut milk (400 ml)
• 2 lb mussels, cleaned (900g)
• Tamarind to taste or lime juice

To serve:

• freshly chopped coriander
• rice