Squid Masala Fry

SQUID MASALA FRY

Cooking squid or calamari is one more quick and easy recipe.

Whether you buy it whole or portioned into rings, it can be fried, braised or barbecued in no time.

Recipe Type: Snacks, Appetizer, side

Cuisine: South Indian

Preparation time: 20

Cook Time: 15min

Taste: Spicy

Serves: 4

Author: Saranya Prabhu

Ingredients:

• 200 grams squid/ calamari rings
• 2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• A pinch turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger - garlic paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 green chilli slit
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon coconut oil
• A pinch black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

HOW TO COOK:

1. Place squids in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix well & set aside to marinate for 15 to 20 min.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onions, saute till they turn golden then add green chillies. Saute for 2 min.
3. Now, add tomatoes and salt. Mix and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
4. Heat coconut oil in another non-stick pan. Add marinated squids stir and cook on high heat till squids are half done.
5. Add the onion tomato masala to squid. Mix well. Sprinkle little water, cover and cook till fully done.
6. Switch off heat, add remaining lemon juice, pepper powder and 1 teaspoon coriander leaves. Mix well.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.