Squid heads in coconut gravy

I have always relished squid heads for the chewy feel it has. Makes me wonder if people cook them or just throw them away. I had a batch of heads from the rings that I had used for the thoran a couple of days back.
Squid heads in coconut gravy
I have always relished squid heads for the chewy feel it has. Makes me wonder if people cook them or just throw them away. I had a batch of heads from the rings that I had used for the thoran a couple of days back.
Steps
- 1
Wash the squid heads. There is a small beak-like thing that has to be squeezed out. Take those out. Squeeze a little and drain any excess water.
- 2
Grind the coconut along with the spice powders, garlic, green chillies and a few curry leaves. Add a little water and make a thick smooth paste. Adjust number of green chillies according to your spice tolerance.
- 3
Heat one tablespoon oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions.
- 4
After the onions have wilted, add the squid heads. Mix well. Add just enough water to cover.
- 5
Cook covered for 5 minutes or till the heads are just done. Overcooking can make it rubbery.
- 6
Lower the flame and add the coconut paste. Add tamarind, if using. Cook in a low flame till the raw smell goes off. This should be around 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the stove.
- 7
For the tempering, chop the shallot finely. You can use onions if you don't have shallots.
- 8
Heat the remaining oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add the shallot and fry in a low flame till almost dark in colour. Tear the red chilli and add at this stage.
- 9
Pour the tempering on the squid heads. Mix well and let it stay for a while before serving.
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