How to make Squid Masala - Marinated squids sautéed and further cooked in a spicy masala.
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Main Ingredients : Squids (स्क्विड ), Red chilli powder (लाल मिर्च पावडर )
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Seafood
Squid Masala Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
For more recipes related to Squid Masala checkout Konkani Calamari Dry, Squids in Brown Masala. You can also find more Main Course Seafood recipes like Bhapa Ilish, Quick Fried Prawns With Mushrooms, Hare Masalewali Machchli, Fish Moilee.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Squid Masala Recipe
Squids rings 200 grams
Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1½ teaspoons
Oil 1 tablespoon
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
Black pepper powder a pinch
Fresh coriander leaves 1 teaspoon + for garnishing
Lemon wedges to serve
Method
Step 1
Place squids in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste and 1 teaspoon lemon juice and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Step 2
To make masala, heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add ginger and garlic and sauté for ½ minute. Add 10-12 curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
Step 3
Add onions, mix and sauté till they turn golden. Add green chillies, mix and sauté. Add tomatoes and salt, mix and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
Step 4
Heat coconut oil in another non-stick pan. Add remaining curry leaves and marinated squids, stir and cook on high heat till squids are half done.
Step 5
Add the masala and mix well. Add remaining red chilli powder and mix well. Sprinkle little water, mix, cover and cook till fully done.
Step 6
Switch off heat, add remaining lemon juice, pepper powder and 1 teaspoon coriander leaves and mix well.
Step 7
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedge.
