Mussels In Garlic, Tomato And White Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder, garam masala
6 garlic cloves, fresh, minced, finely chopped
1 (400 g) can tomatoes, chopped peeled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, similar Mediterranean mix
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soya sauce
250 ml dry white wine
1 kg mussels, plump, in the half shell, room temperature

Preparation

In a tall pot over low to medium heat soften the onion in olive oil, butter and curry. Stir frequently.
Once the onion is glassy add the garlic for two or three minutes.
Add tomato, herbs and pepper, turn heat to full and reduce sauce for a few minutes.
Add soya sauce and white wine and reduce sauce for another few minutes.
Add the mussels, give a good stir and put on the lid to create steam for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes stir again and replace lid.
After another 2 minutes stir again and replace lid.
After another 2 minutes serve with delicious bread for mopping up the garlicky tomato wine sauce.