Kanava Thoran | Squid Thoran

Ingredientsfor 6 servings

• 1 kg Squid kanava
• 4 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/4 kg Shallots — sliced
• 2 tbsp Ginger — chopped
• 2 sprig Curry leaves — chopped
• 2 Green chilli — chopped
• 1.5 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tbsp Pepper — crushed
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious dish, first clean, wash and cut squid into small squares.

2. Step 2

   Roast turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder together in a pan without oil.

3. Step 3

   Mix the roasted masala powders and garam masala with grated coconut (Mix it with hand for better results). Set aside.

4. Step 4

   Warm the oil in a pan and let the mustard seeds crackle. Add sliced shallots, chopped ginger, curry leaves and green chilli. cook until shallots has softened.

5. Step 5

   Stir in squid along with salt and cook for a while. Close it with a lid and keep it on a medium - low flame till squid is done.

6. Step 6

   Now, add the previously prepared coconut masala and crushed pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly, check salt and add more if needed. Cover and keep in a low flame for about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the dish from fire when it is dry. Serve hot with steamed rice.