Sunday, April 1, 2012

calamary koonthal fry!!

Naadan Koonthal Fry




Ingredients--

Calamari(Koonthal) - 1 kg

Onion(big) - 2 nos

... Ginger paste - 1 1/2 tsp

Garlic paste - 1 1/2 tsp

Green chillies - 5 nos

(split)

Red chilly powder - 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) - 1 tsp

Tomato(small) - 1 no (optional)

Shredded coconut - 1/2 cup

Curry leaves - A few

Coconut oil - 2 tbsp

Salt - As reqd



Preparation Method of Naadan Koonthal Fry Recipe



1)Clean and cut the calamari into small squares.



2)Marinate them with little chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.



3)Heat oil in a frying pan.



4)Add the green chillies, curry leaves, cumin seeds and then the onions.



5)Fry until the onions are brown.



6)Add ginger and garlic paste and fry well.



7)Add chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.



8)After the spice powder gets fried in the oil, add in the tomatoes and a bit of salt.



9)When the tomatoes are done, put the calamari pieces in and fry them in the oil.



:- Add a bit more of oil if required.



10)When the calamari is half cooked, add the shredded coconut and stir until the fish is fully cooked.



:- Serve with rice.