Kerala style Squid Masala / Koonthal Masala

KERALA STYLE SQUID MASALA

(KOONTHAL MASALA)

INGREDIENTS:

Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
Coconut slices (optional) - 2tbsp
Onion sliced - 1 cup
Tomato chopped - 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 1spring

TO MARINATE:

Squid ring - 300g
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves - 1 spring

METHOD:

1.    Marinate squid with red chili powder, pepper powder, Turmeric powder, salt and curry leaves. Keep it aside for 15 minutes.

2.    Heat a pot . Add 1/2 cup of water and squid. Cook on low heat for 35 to 45 minutes. OR pressure cook it up to 5 whistles.

3.    To make masala, heat coconut oil in a pan. Add coconut slices and curry leaves. Saute it for 2 minutes.

4.    Add onions mix and saute till they golden. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

5.    Add tomatoes and saute it till the tomatoes become soft.

6.    Add coriander powder, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Saute till the raw smell of spices gone.

7.    Add squid and mix well. Sprinkle little water if required.

8.    Add garam masala and pepper powder . Mix well.

9.    Garnish with curry leaves .

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