Goan Mussels Food

GOAN MUSSEL CURRY | COCONUT CURRY MUSSELS

Steps:

• Wash and clean the mussels well. Heat a pot of water, transfer the mussels to the pot and boil until all the mussels open up. Keep transferring the mussels that have opened to a bowl. Discard any that haven't opened. Discard the water. Open the shell, and remove the black string also known as the beard. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and transfer it to a bowl. It is ready to be used.
• Grind the ingredients (coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, garlic cloves, and tamarind) to a smooth paste, with water as required.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the ground paste, stir-fry on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of water to the blender, and add the remaining extract to the pan. Bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels and green chilies, also add a pinch of sugar and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes. Do not overcook or else the mussels will get rubbery.
• Add thick coconut milk, mix well and simmer another 1-2 minutes. Switch off the heat, serve with steamed rice/pao.

GOAN WARM MUSSEL SALAD (TISRU)

Steps:

• Place onions and oil in a deep pot and cook, stirring over high heat until they turn light brown, about 5 minutes. Lower heat and stir in ginger, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper. Cook for an additional minute. Stir in the coconut, salt, and mussels, and bring contents to the boil. Cover the pot and steam until the mussels open up, about 7 minutes. Transfer mussels and the sauce to a deep platter. Sprinkle with lemon juice, coriander and, if desired, coconut. Serve immediately.;

GOAN MUSSELS

Steps:

• Dissolve the coconut in the boiling water.
• In a pan heat the oil and fry the onion till just golden brown. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 3 minutes.
• Add the turmeric, coriander and salt and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the coconut water and simmer for a few minutes.
• Add the mussels, cover the pan and cook for about 5 mins or until the mussels open.
• Serve garnished with the coriander leaves.
• NOTE. discard any mussel that does not open.