SQUIDS STIR FRY / SQUIDS THORAN

INGREDIENTS

Squids - 500 gms

Onion - 2 (chopped )

Green Chillies - 6 (chopped)

Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 Tbsps

TO MARINATE

Red Chilli powder - 2 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp

Lemon Juice - 1 Tsp

Salt - To Taste

TO COARSELY GRIND

Coconut - 1 1 / 2 cups

Red Chilli powder - 2 Tsps

Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp

Coriander powder - 1 / 2 Tsp

Cumin powder - 1 Tsp

Fennel powder - 1 Tsp

Garam Masala powder - 1 Tsp

Salt - To Taste

Curry Leaves - 1 sprig

TO TEMPER

Oil - 5 Tbsps

Mustard Seeds - 2 Tsps

Dry Red Chilli - 3

Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

METHOD

1. Clean squid and chop into medium size pieces.

2. To the chopped squids add the ingredients to marinate.

3. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.

4. Pressure cook till 3 / 4 th done.

5. Let this cool at room temperature.

6. Once cold pulse the chopped squid in a blender

  or shred manually using hands.

7. Heat oil in a pan and add the ingredients to temper.

8. Add the chopped onion and green chillies.

9.When the onion turns a golden brown, add the

    ginger and garlic paste.

10.When the raw smell is no more, add the shredded

      squids and saute for 2 -5 minutes in a low flame.

11. Check salt to taste and add the coarsely ground coconut masala.

12. Stir for 5 minutes continuously.

13. Remove pan from stove and serve hot.