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
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500 grams | Clam |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 large | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 teaspoons | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 medium | Tomato , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 cup | Coconut , fresh grated |
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1 teaspoon | Tamarind paste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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— | 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.