KANAVA THORAN ( KOONTHAL / SQUID / CALAMARI STIR FRY)

Serves:3 to 4
Recipe adapted from : Manorama
Ingredients

1. Kanava /Squid-(cut into small pieces)-
   250 gms
2. Turmeric powder–
   3/4 tsp
3. Kudampuli /Fish tamarind–
   2 small pieces
4. Mustard seeds–
   1/2 tsp
5. Fenugreek seeds–
   1/4 tsp
6. Curry leaves–
   2 sprigs
7. Shallots-sliced-
   3/4 cup
8. Green chilies-(cut vertically)-
   2 to 3 nos( or to taste)
9. Ginger-chopped-
   1 tsp
10. Garlic-chopped-
    1 tsp
11. Coriander powder–
    1/2 tsp
12. Kashmiri chili powder–
    1/2 tsp( or to taste)
13. Fennel powder–
    3/4 tsp
14. Grated coconut–
    3/4 to 1 cup
15. Salt–
    To taste
16. Oil–
    as required

Directions

• In a pan combine together kanava/squid,1/4 tsp turmeric powder ,kudampuli and salt.Cover and cook until done.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan ( or a manchatti ),add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add fenugreek seeds and saute for few seconds.
• Add curry leaves,shallots,green chilies,ginger and garlic.Saute until it turns golden brown.

• Now add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder,coriander powder ,kashmiri chili powder and fennel powder.Saute for few seconds.

• Now add grated coconut and salt to taste.Mix well until combined.

• Add cooked kanava/squid and mix well.cook for few more minutes. Add more curry leaves ,if required.