Squid thoran (Calamari)

Name: Squid thoran (Calamari)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 300 gms Squid rings; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cups grated coconut; 3-4 flakes of garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons fennel powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 sprigs curry leaves; 2 tablespoons oil (preferably coconut oil); Salt, as per taste

Helen Thomas @cook_7814663

Mumbai

This is a Kerala style recipe. Squid is a regular fare in the toddy chops (kallu shop) there. 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.

Anyone vacationing in Kerala should try at least one toddy shop meal!

Helen Thomas @cook_7814663

Mumbai

Anyone vacationing in Kerala should try at least one toddy shop meal!

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Ingredients

20 minutes

3 to 4 servings

300 gmsSquid rings
1onion, chopped
2 cupsgrated coconut
3-4flakes of garlic
1 teaspooncumin powder
2 teaspoonsfennel powder
1 teaspoonturmeric powder
2 teaspoonsred chilli powder
1 teaspoonmustard seeds
2 sprigscurry leaves
2 tablespoonsoil (preferably coconut oil)
Salt, as per taste

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Wash the squid rings and drain the water completely.
2

In a wok or pressure pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds.
3

When it sputters, add curry leaves and onion. Add salt. Cook till the onion turns pink.
4

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.
5

Once the onion is cooked, add the squid rings and the ground coconut.
6

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.
7

You can use green chillies instead of red chilli powder. Black pepper powder can also be added.
8

Serve warm with rice.