SQUIDMASALA

An absolutely delicious way to eat squid. Squid Masala is a simple but lip-smacking .Squid masala is a semi gravy recipe however, you can also make this dish dry.The ideal way is to use a clay pot or a deep kadai to cook. Slow cooking is the key to keep squid soft and tender, overcooking makes them chewy.
Squid is rich source of proteins and helps largely in weight loss. It also contains vitamins and minerals including calcium ,zinc,phosphorus,vitamin B12 and vitamin C. Overall this dish is not only a delicacy but also a good nutritional addition to your diet.

PREP TIME:30-40 min
COOK TIME: 15-20 min
SERVE :4





INGREDIENTS

• Squids cut into square pieces 200 grams
• Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric powder a pinch
• Salt to taste
• tamarind extract 1½ teaspoons
• Ginger finely chopped 1 inch
• Garlic cloves finely chopped 6-7
• Curry leaves 16-18
• Onions finely chopped 2 medium
• Green chillies slit 2
• Tomatoes finely chopped 2 medium
• Coconut oil 2 tablespoons

METHOD

To make masala, heat coconut oil in a clay pot.

Add ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.
Add 10-12 curry leaves and onion, saute till
 they turn translucent.
Add slit green chillies, tomatoes and salt
to taste and cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and
tamarind extract and cook till oil separates from the masala.
Add the squid pieces, coat them with masala
and cover and cook till fully done.
Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot.