Naadan Koonthal Fry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Calamari Koonthal
• 2 nos Onion big
• 11/2 tsp Ginger paste
• 11/2 tsp Garlic paste
• 5 nos Green chillies split
• 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 1 nos Tomato , small — optional
• 1/2 cup Coconut — shredded
• Curry leaves A, a few
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean and cut the calamari into small squares.

2. Step 2

   Marinate them with little chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a frying pan.

4. Step 4

   Add the green chillies, curry leaves, cumin seeds and then the onions.

5. Step 5

   Fry until the onions are brown.

6. Step 6

   Add ginger and garlic paste and fry well.

7. Step 7

   Add chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.

8. Step 8

   After the spice powder gets fried in the oil, add in the tomatoes and a bit of salt.

9. Step 9

   When the tomatoes are done, put the calamari pieces in and fry them in the oil.

10. Step 10

    Add a bit more of oil if required.

11. Step 11

    When the calamari is half cooked, add the shredded coconut and stir until the fish is fully cooked.

12. Step 12

    Goes well with rice.