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