Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Fresh Squids – 1 kg, washed & cut into rings

Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Garlic Cloves – 3 big size

Onions – 1 medium, chopped

Garlic paste – 2 tsp

Curry Leaves – 8

Fish curry powder / Chicken powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Chili powder – 2 tsp

Coconut milk – 1/2 cup

Garam masala powder – 1 tsp

Salt

 

Squid Marinade: Mix the following with squid and let it sit for atleast 15 mins.

salt – 1/4 tsp

Chili powder –  1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

 

 

Directions

 

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. When its hot add mustard seeds. Once they crackle, add cumin seeds. Fry for 15 seconds without burning. Then, add garlic and fry for few seconds until you get an aroma.

 

Quickly stir in onions.

 

 

2. When the onions turn translucent in 3 mins, add garlic paste, curry leaves, chicken powder, coriander powder, chili powder. Mix well and cook for 2 mins.

 

3. Now, add the marinated squids, mix. Pour in the coconut milk , add garam masala powder and stir. Add 1/4 tsp salt, cover and cook till it boils for 10 mins. If you want more gravy add a bit more water or coconut milk.

 

4. Lastly, add tomatoes.

 

Cook for 1 minute, check salt and turn off the heat.

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

# Remove from the heat after its done, so it doesn’t overcook the squids.

# Fresh curry leaves can be frozen and used anytime needed.

 

 

More recipes on Seafood click below:

Prawn with Coconut Milk

Coconut Shrimp Fry

Sweet Chili Prawns

 

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