Hello everybody, it is Jim, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, squid thoran (calamari). It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Squid thoran (Calamari) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Squid thoran (Calamari) is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look wonderful.
Squid (Kanava) Thoran: This squid stir fry is common is most costal regions of India. Squid rings are cooked with mild spices and topped with roasted powdered rice. The coarse rice adds a nutty flavor to the dish.
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook squid thoran (calamari) using 12 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Squid thoran (Calamari):
- Get 300 gms Squid rings
- Prepare 1 onion, chopped
- Get 2 cups grated coconut
- Get 3-4 flakes of garlic
- Prepare 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Get 2 teaspoons fennel powder
- Make ready 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Take 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
- Prepare 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- Prepare 2 sprigs curry leaves
- Take 2 tablespoons oil (preferably coconut oil)
- Take Salt, as per taste
Squid thoran (Calamari) This is a Kerala style recipe. It will be listed as kanava thoran or koonthal thoran in their menu cards, if they have one, or on the display board. Their version will be much more spicier than homestyle cooking. Also, such chops cook their fare in clay pots, which lends a very earthy flavour.
Steps to make Squid thoran (Calamari):
- Wash the squid rings and drain the water completely.
- In a wok or pressure pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds.
- When it sputters, add curry leaves and onion. Add salt. Cook till the onion turns pink.
- While the onions are cooking, pulse the coconut, garlic and spice powders in the mixer. No need to add water. The coconut should be coarse. You can also use a mortar and pestle to grind the coconut.
- Once the onion is cooked, add the squid rings and the ground coconut.
- Cook in high heat till done, stirring occasionally. Squid cooks fast. Do not add water. Sprinkle a little water only if it turns dry before the squid is properly cooked. Will be ready in 7 to 10 minutes.
- You can use green chillies instead of red chilli powder. Black pepper powder can also be added.
- Serve warm with rice.
Mix the squid with a little bit of turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and a sprig of curry leaves. Put the squid in an earthen pot. Cover and cook on low heat till the squid is nearly cooked. No need to add water as the squid will release its juices when it starts to cook. Increase the heat to high and let the liquid evaporate.
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