SQUID RECIPES / CALAMARI RECIPES - SQUID ROAST

Hi foodies. Welcome to AYESHA'S KITCHEN. Here is the recipe of a lip smacking, delicious squid dish / calamari recipe and no words to say ..its really yummy with a drooling flavor.  Squid roast is one of the all time sea food delicacy. It is called as kanava roast / koonthal roast in Kerala.  The flavor of this awesome fried calamari recipe itself  makes your tummy happy. Try this easy, traditional recipe for fried calamari / squid roast and am sure you will crave for more. Here is the recipe for roasted calamari / squid dishes / kerala cuisine / Indian fish recipes / seafood recipes.

INGREDIENTS

Squid                                   - 500 g, (cleaned and cut length wise)

Tomato                                - 2 (small), chopped

Ginger garlic paste            - 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder                - 1 tsp

Chili powder                       - 2 tbsp

Coriander powder              - 4 tbsp

Shallots / Onion                  - 1 cup / 1 big onion, finely chopped

Green chili                          - 1

Salt                          

Curry leaves

Coriander leaves

Oil

PREPARATION

• Clean the squid and cut into thin long strips and keep it aside.
• Now take a big bowl and mix in chopped tomato, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, salt and curry leaves.
• Crush well with your hand and make a thick gravy.
• Now add the squid to it and mix well.
• Cook well until the gravy becomes thick. No need of adding water. If too dry, add few tbsp of water only.
• Now heat a pan and pour 4 tbsp of oil(preferably coconut oil).
• When hot, add chopped shallots along with green chili and saute till done.
• When done, put the squid masala to it and mix well. Check for salt.
• Allow it to cook for few minutes or till oil separates.
• Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves.