Goan Style Mussels Recipe

Name: Goan Style Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 each mussels; 1 each ginger 1 inch peeled and coarsley chopped; 8 each garlic cloves; 350 ml water; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 each onions peeled and chopped; 1 each green chili peppers cut into thin rounds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 1/2 each coconut fresh, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Wash mussels well.
2
Remove beards, any that are open when tapped, any broken ones and any that float.
3
Blend garlic and ginger.
4
Add 120ml of water and blend until smooth.
5
Heat oil in a large pan.
6
When hot add onion and fry until translucent.
7
Now add the paste from the blender with chillies, tumeric, and cumin and fry for 1 minute.
8
Add coconut, salt and remainder of water.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Add the mussels, mix well.
11
Bring to boil.
12
Cover and lower heat.
13
Let mussels steam for 6 to 10 minutes or until they open.
14
Discard any that don't open.
15
Serve immediately.

530

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 each mussels, 1 each ginger 1 inch peeled and coarsley chopped, 8 each garlic cloves, 350 ml water, and more.

Yes, Goan Style Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goan Style Mussels

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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