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Squid Masala

Marinated squids sautéed and further cooked in a spicy masala. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Squid Masala

Main Ingredients Squids, Red chilli powder
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Seafood
Prep Time 31-40 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Non Veg

Ingredients list for Squid Masala

  • 200 grams Squids rings
  • 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • a pinch Turmeric powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1½ teaspoons Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 6-7 Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 16-18 Curry leaves
  • 2 medium Onions finely chopped
  • 2 Green chillies slit
  • 2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
  • a pinch Black pepper powder
  • for garnishing Fresh coriander leaves 1 teaspoon +
  • to serve Lemon wedges

Method

  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  6. Switch off heat, add remaining lemon juice, pepper powder and 1 teaspoon coriander leaves and mix well.
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedge.
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