Squid is a popular food in many parts of the world. They are also known around the world by their Italian name 'Calamari' and its variants. In Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, they are called Koonthal, Kanava or Kadamba.
Squid is largely a healthy food but it is better to limit the intake if you are suffering from increased blood pressure as it has a relatively high content of sodium. Also, care needs to be taken since like any other seafood some people are allergic to squid.
Preparation time - 15 minutes
Cooking time - 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Squid - 500 gm, cleaned and cut into medium sized pieces.
Onions - 5, large, chopped
Tomato puree - 3, large
Ginger-Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder - 2-3 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
Oil - 3-4 tbsp
Green chillies - 3, slit and de-seeded
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
Mint leaves - 1 tbsp, chopped
Salt - to taste
Method:
1. Wash, clean and cut the squid. Marinate them with 2 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt for 1 hour.
2. Boil the tomato and beat it into a puree. Keep aside.
3. Chop the onions, coriander leaves and mint leaves.
4. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the curry leaves.
5. Now, add the chopped onions. Saute till the onions turn translucent. Add the de-seeded and slit green chillies.
6. Add all the powders-Kashmiri red chilli, Coriander and turmeric. Saute for a couple of minutes.
7. Now add the tomato puree and mix well.
8. Rinse the marinated squid in running water and to the cooking mixture. Mix well and cook on medium heat.
9. Cover and cook for 15-20 mins on slow fire, till the oil floats and the gravy is thick.
10. Add the chopped coriander and mint leaves.
11. Remove from heat and serve hot with boiled rice or chapattis.
Tip: I prepared this dish the night before and served it for lunch. The squid had really taken in the masala and it tasted yum!
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