Saffron Mussel Stew - Chef's Mandala

Ingredients

• 2 lb mussel
• 2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion (red) finely chopped
• 1/2 Tbsp inch piece ginger , peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic (cloves) finely chopped
• 20 fresh curry (leaves)
• 2 small green Serrano chili pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 1/2 cup broth (chicken)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt (kosher)
• tsp a few strands saffron