Easy Squid fry/Kerala Koonthal fry

Easy Squid Fry

Quick and easy Kerala style squid fry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3 to 4
Ingredients:

1. Squid,cleaned and cut into cubes or rings-500 gms
2. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
3. Kashmiri Red chili powder- 1 to 1.5 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
5. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
6. Garam Masala powder- 1/4 tsp
7. Fennel powder- 1/2 tsp
8. Black Pepper powder- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp
9. Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
10. Salt- to taste
11. coconut oil – as required

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients except coconut oil and keep aside for about 15 minutes.Transfer the marinated squid into a  pan/ manchatti ,cover and cook until done and the gravy coats the pieces.Stir once or twice in between to avoid burning.

Once squid is tender and the gravy turns thick add coconut oil and fry until it turns brown in colour.Serve with rice.

NOTES

• Adjust the amount of black pepper powder and kashmiri chili powder according to your taste.