Goan Tisreo Masala

Goan Tisreo Masala

Goan Tisreo Masala

Fresh clams (tisreo) cooked with onions, tomatoes, coconut, dried red chillies, and Goan spices — sometimes dry and sometimes in a thin gravy — a beloved coastal Goan preparation eaten as a side with rice or simply with pão.

Cuisines

Goan

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams tisreo (clams)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup fresh grated coconut
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Thoroughly clean the clams under running water to remove any sand or grit.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and pulpy.
  6. 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add the cleaned clams to the pan and stir well to coat them with the masala.
  8. 8 Add the grated coconut and tamarind paste, and mix thoroughly.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and let the clams cook for about 10-12 minutes or until they open up, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Adjust salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure clams are fresh and discard any that do not open during cooking.