Tisryanche Vade or Mussel Fritters with Coconut

This is a lovely authentic Konkani recipe from my mother’s kitchen. I’m sure all lovers of clams will love it as much as I do.

We normally get whole clams and mussels in the supermarket. I chanced upon a packet of frozen mussel meat in a huge Chinese supermarket, and I thought this is a must try.

Ingredients

• Clam meat- 1 cup
• Coconut grated- 1/2 cup
• Turmeric- 1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
• Onion- 1/2 chopped
• Garam masala- 1/4 tsp
• Rice flour- 2 tbsp + 1/2 cup
• Tamarind extract - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method

Thaw the mussel meat if using frozen. If using whole clams, boil them and then separate the meat.

Mix with turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and 2 tbsp rice flour. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Make a paste of the onion and coconut and mix with the mussels.  Shape into balls and flatten slightly.

Spread the remaining rice flour on a plate.

Make small balls out of the mussel mixture . Slightly flatten, dip in the rice flour. Coat well on both sides.

Heat oil in a flat pan. When hot, shallow  fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side till golden brown.

Serve with rice. Delicious!