Squid – Kanava – (Kanava) Roast

By:Satheesh Thomas‎

Ingredients

1. Squid-cleaned and cut into rings- 500 gms
2. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
3. Tomato chopped- 1 small
4. Kashmiri chili powder- 1 to 1.5 tsp( or to taste)
5. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
6. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
7. Black pepper powder-1/2 tsp
8. Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
9. Fennel powder-1/4 tsp
10. Salt to taste
11. Oil- as required

For masala paste

1. Shallots- 12 to 15 nos
2. Green chilies- 1 or 2 nos ( according to taste)
3. Ginger- 1" piece
4. Garlic- 2 large cloves

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients listed under 'For masala paste' and grind to form a coarse paste.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add the masala paste and curry leaves. Saute until it turns golden brown.
3. Next add tomato, cook until it turns mushy.
4. Reduce the flame to low and add chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Saute for about 2 minutes.
5. Add squid and salt to taste ,mix well. Cook until it is almost done.
6. Add garam masala and fennel powder. Cook for few more minutes or until the masala coats the squid rings. Add more curry leaves, if desired.