Squid fry ( koonthal / kanava fry )

Ingredients

• 500 g squid
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 - inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies. slit lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 springs fresh curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

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Preparation

• Wash and clean squid. Slice into circles of 1 cm thickness.
• Marinate squid with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Keep aside for half an hour.
• Boil squid in a pan with 1/2 cup water for 15 minutes or till cooked / the water in the pan dries up.
• Heat oil in a pan. Fry sliced onions till golden brown. Add curry leaves, chopped ginger - garlic, red chilli powder, pepper powder, cooked squid and salt to taste.
• Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 - 12 minutes. Serve hot with rice / chapati as a side dish.