Spicy Squid Masala Fry | How to make squid masala fry | Seafood Recipes

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Spicy Squid Masala Fry looks so tempting, right? Yep, this recipe is one such tempting dish though there are many recipes to prepare this lovely and delicious seafood. 

Its always a hit in my table. Try and share your feedback. 

SPICY SQUID MASALA FRY

Recipe Category:SouthIndian | Sidedish

Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Squid/ Kanava - 500 grams

Shallots (Small Onion) - 15 pieces, roughly chopped

Green Chillies - 2 finely chopped

Curry Leaves - few (optional)

Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1 + 1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Water - 1/4 cup

To grind to a fine paste:

Coconut Flakes - 2 tbsp

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

Water - as required for fine paste

To Temper:

Oil - 4 tbsp

Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp

Dry Red Chilli - 2 broken

Method of Preparation:

1. Clean and cut the squid into round or square shape. Pressure cook the cleaned squid with enough water to cover the squid and 1 tsp of turmeric powder for 1 whistle in High and simmer for 30 minutes. Once the pressure releases, open and drain the water and keep aside the cooked squid.

2. In a pan, heat oil and add the items under temper. Then add small onions, green chillies and saute well. 

3. Add ginger garlic paste, saute well for a minute. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and required salt to taste. Mix well. Saute for few seconds. Add the coconut paste. Mix well. Add water. 

4. Bring it to boil. Once it starts bubbling, bring it to medium flame and cook it covered til the gravy thickens. Open and keep stirring til it thickens. Switch Off. 

Notes:

• You can cook for your desired consistency. 
• Cooking squid is very important as over cooking will make it rubbery. 

Serve hot with rice, dosa or chapathi's.

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