Squid Masala | Koonthal Masala
This is my first recipe with squid. Its a koonthal masala recipe with several fresh spices that gives a unique aroma and flavour to this koonthal masala. It goes well with rice, chappathi etc.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1/2 kg Squid/koonthal
- 2 nos Onion
- 1 large Tomato
- 4 nos Green chilly
- 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 3 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
- Curry leaves little
- 2 tbsp Oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean the squid and cut into ring shapes.
Step 2
Marinate the squid in a mixture of red chilly powder, turmeric powder, crushed fennel seeds, salt and set aside for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Pressure let it go for one whistle and fry it in hot oil. Set aside the fried squid rings.
Step 4
Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil and cook onion with salt until golden brown.
Step 5
Add ginger garlic paste, chopped tomato, sliced green chilly, curry leaves and cook again until the tomatoes get soft.
Step 6
Add fried squid and sprinkle some garam masala. Mix it well and take it off the heat.
Step 7
And spicy Koonthal Masala is ready.
Tip
Coconut oil is the default cooking fat in Kerala kitchens. It adds a depth of flavour that other oils simply cannot match in these recipes.
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