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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Clam 500 grams Clam
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Onion 1 large Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , fresh grated
tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
salt 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.