Calamari Fry – Squid Fry Recipe – Koonthal fish fry
2012-05-18- Cuisine: Mediterranean Cuisine
- Course: Main
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Yield: Half Kg
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Ready In: 2:00 h
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Oil
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Calamari Fry – Squid Fry Recipe – Koonthal fish fry
Calamari is other wise called as Squid which can be called as cousin of Octopus. Calamari Fry or Koonthal fish fry is a popular appetizer. It is so delicious and crispy. It is very easy to make and nutritious too. It is rich in calcium and phosphorous. Hence very good for kids.
Ingredients
- Calamari/Koonthal - 1 kg cleaned cut into rings
- Red chilli powder - 3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp
- Ginger paste - 1 tbsp
- Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- Fennel seed powder - 1/4 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves - 20 nos
- Veg oil for frying the Calamari
Method
Step 1
Cook all the ingredients together in a pressure cooker with 1/4 cup water on high flame. When the first whistle comes switch of the flame. After 10 minutes open the cooker and evaporate all the water.
Step 2
In a thick bottom pan, heat oil and fry the calamari adding some curry leaves. Do not over cook. Once golden brown, drain to a tissue paper and serve hot. Important Tip - close the pan while frying. Else there are chances of calamari getting blasted and oil will spill on to your body.