Mussels(Tisrya)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 319.4
  • Total Fat: 19.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.6 mg
  • Sodium: 370.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 22.0 g

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Introduction

On the Indian West Coast we get rounded triangular Mussels called Tisrya/Shivlya or Shimplya in Maharashtra and Goa.These come in hues of beige/brown or black and in small,medium or large sizes.These are available in Chinese Stores outside India. On the Indian West Coast we get rounded triangular Mussels called Tisrya/Shivlya or Shimplya in Maharashtra and Goa.These come in hues of beige/brown or black and in small,medium or large sizes.These are available in Chinese Stores outside India.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    This Preparation has 368.4 Calories per Serving
    TISRYA MASALA
    500gms.Raw Mussels(with shells)
    150gms.Shallots(Red Onions)finely chopped
    100gms.ripe Tomatoes chopped
    150gms.Potatoes diced into 0.5"pieces
    3tbsps.Sesame Oil
    100gms.shredded Dry Coconut
    2tbsps.Coriander Seeds
    1tbsp.Sesame Seeds
    1tsp.Turmeric Powder
    5tsps.Crab and Shellfish Masala
    2tsps.Coriander-Cumin Powder
    2tsps.Akka's Kaala Masala
    Salt to taste
    1bunch Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves finely chopped for garnishing

    This Preparation has 315.4 Calories per Serving
    TISRI--EK SHIPI
    500gms.Mussels
    150gms.Shallots(Red Onions)finely chopped
    100gms.grated Raw Coconut
    7-8medium hot Green Chillies finely chopped
    1bunch Coriander(Cilantro) Leaves finely chopped
    5 Dried Kokum Shells
    OR
    5tsps.Lemon Juice
    5tsps.Ba-aji's Bottle Masala
    2tsps.Coriander-Cumin Powder
    2tsps.Ba-aji's Garam Masala
    1tsp.Turmeric Powder
    Salt to taste
    1tbsp.Sesame Oil

Directions

MUSSELS AND CRABS ARE BASICALLY SALTY SO USE SALT ONLY AS NEEDED WHEN PREPARING THESE.
PREPARATION
Buy the mussels a day earlier.Wash clean under running Water to remove Sand and Mud.When clean store in the Freezer Section overnight.Thaw and shell next day reserving the shell containing the Meat and discarding the empty one.To do this prise open both sides.These open easily though some need prodding with a knife. Save the liquid from the Mussels to use in the Curry.
Dry roast the shredded Dry Coconut,Coriander Seeds and Sesame Seeds indivdually till browned and crisp.Grind all three together with Ba-aji's Kaala(Garam)Masala to a coarse Powder.
TISRYA MASALA
Heat Oil in a wok and fry the finely chopped Shallots till golden and crisp.Add the diced Potatoes and fry on low flame for 3minutes.Add the chopped Tomatoes, the Turmeric,Bottle Masala Powder and Salt to taste and fry for 2 minutes more Add the cleaned and shelled Mussels along with the reserved Liquid.Cover and steam on low flame till Potatoes are cooked.Add the ground coarse Dry Coconut Powder.Adjust the thickness of the Curry to your liking.Cook for 2-3minutes more for the flavours to assimilate.Serve hot garnished with finely chopped Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves along with Indian Bread.
TISRI--EK SHIPI
Clean and shell the Mussels as described above.In a heavy bottomed vessel mix together all the Ingredients including Oil along with the Liquid from the shelled Mussels.Cover and steam till the Shallots are cooked through.Serve hot as a side dish with Indian Bread for Lunch or Dinner.



Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.