Spicy Kanava (Squid) Masala Recipe

                        Spicy Kanava (Squid) Masala Recipe

Ingredients:

Kanava (Squid) – 500 grams (cleaned and cut into  small pieces)

Onion – 2 medium, finely chopped

Tomato – 1 large, chopped

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tablespoon                       

Green chillies – 2, slit

Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon

Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Coriander powder – 1½ teaspoons

Curry leaves – a sprig

Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon

Fennel seeds – ½ teaspoon (optional)

Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons (or any cooking oil)

Salt – to taste

Water – as needed

Coriander leaves – a few, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation Method:

Clean the Kanava:

Wash the squid thoroughly. Remove the skin, beak, and inner parts. Cut into rings or bite-size pieces.

Boil the squid (optional):

In a pan, add the squid with a little turmeric and salt. Cook covered for about 15 minutes. Squid releases water, so no need to add much. Do not overcook—it becomes rubbery. Keep it aside.

Prepare the masala:

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add fennel seeds, then curry leaves.

Sauté onion & masala:

Add chopped onions and green chillies. Sauté until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until raw smell goes.

Add tomatoes and spices:

Add chopped tomatoes. Cook till soft and mushy. Then add turmeric, chilli, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

Combine squid and masala:

Add the cooked squid along with any stock left. Mix well so the masala coats the pieces.

Cook together:

Simmer for 7 minutes until masala thickens and the squid absorbs the flavours. Sprinkle garam masala.

Garnish and serve:

Turn off the flame, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and serve hot.         

Served Suggestion:

           Serve hot with steamed rice, dosa,Chapati.