Squid Roast / Kerala Style Koonthal Varattiyathu

Kerala style squid (koonthal / kanava) roast is an easy and delicious dry roast preparation. All the seafood lovers must try this simple recipe and it's a great combo with steamed rice, paratha or roti.

Ingredients:

1. Squid / koonthal- 500 gm


2. Oil-2 tbsp


3. Onion sliced-2 large


4. Tomato-1 large


5. Thinly chopped garlic-1 tsp


6. Thinly chopped ginger-1 tsp


7. Green chilly split-3


8. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp


9. Chilly powder-1 tsp


10. Coriander powder-1 tsp


11. Garam masala-3/4 tsp


12. Salt-to taste


13. Curry leaves-3 springs


14. Tamarind- half of a lemon sized ball

Preparation:

• Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of hot water; extract the juice and keep it aside.


• Heat a pan with oil. add sliced onions and saute until nice golden in color.


• Add chopped ginger, garlic and green chilly; saute a minute.


• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilly powder and garam masala; mix well.


• Add chopped tomato and saute until mashed well.


• Add cleaned squid, salt and curry leaves; mix well.


• Add tamarind extract and mix well.


• Cover the lid and cook for about 6-8  minutes until the squids are cooked nicely.


• Open it and cook for another few minutes until the gravy get's dried and nicely coated with the squid.


• Serve in side with steamed rice, paratha or roti.

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