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Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
Kavya Cherakulam

Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style

5 from 2 votes
This Squids Curry recipe is a spicy and tangy traditional style Mangalorean gravy made with a blend of whole spices and coconut.
This delicious gravy goes very well with Rice, For this gravy all spices are blended freshly without using any ready made spice mix. We can make the same gravy using prawns too.
In this recipe we will also show how to clean squids, some find it very difficult to cut and clean squids and so they dont prefer to try it, But trust me Squids are very delicious soft and juicy ones and once you try it you will love it forever specially prawns lovers will love squids too.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Mangalorean
Calories: 189
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Squids (Cleaned and Cut in Rings)
  • 2 Nos Onions Finely Chopped
  • 1 Cup Coconut Freshly grated
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves Chopped
  • 10 grams Tamarind (Lemon sized) Soaked in water for 15 mins
  • 12 Nos Curry Leaves
  • 4-5 Nos Garlic Chopped
  • 2 Nos Green Chillies Chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilly Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
Dry Roast (Spice Mix)
  • 6 nos Kashmiri Dried Red Chillies
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 5-6 Nos Garlic Cloves

Equipment

  • Bottom Pan
  • Mixer Grinder

Method
 

  1. Ingredients
    Ingredients for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
Clean & Cut Squids
  1. Remove the skin pulling the wings
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  2. Pull the head out gently, There is a ink sac inside the body, ensure it is not broken while removing the head(if it breaks it will spread a bitter taste) . We will be using the head and tentacles so keep this aside
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  3. Remove the cuttlebone as shown below
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  4. Remove all waste from inside and clean it
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  5. Now cut them in rings or square as per your choice
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  6. Take the head & Tentacles and discard the tip of the tentacles
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  7. Now remove the Innards from the head, you can see an ink sac in the Innards ensure that is discarded
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  8. Under the tentacles there is a beak which has to be removed, Press it as shown and remove it
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  9. This way we need to clean the remaining squids - The head along with tentacles is the most tastiest part of squids so that has to be used
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
Recipe Instructions
  1. Dry roast all the whole masalas on a low flame in a pan for 3-4 mins or until aromatic
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  2. After 3-4 mins of low flame roasting remove it from the heat and let it cool and Grind it to a fine powder once cool
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  3. Dry roast the coconut on a low flame in the same pan until aromatic and golden brown
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  4. Heat 2-3 tbsp of Oil in a Kadhai
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  5. Add mustard seeds and let it crackle on medium flame
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  6. Add chopped garlic & green chillies in the oil and fry them on low flame
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  7. Then goes in curry leaves and chopped onions, Fry them until slightly golden brown
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  8. Add salt as per taste and mix it well and fry the onions for a while
  9. Once the onions are golden brown add turmeric and garam masala powder and fry until the raw smelll goes on a low flame
  10. Add the grounded masala powder to the onions
  11. Fry it for a while on low flame
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  12. Then add 1/2 cup of water
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  13. Let it boil on medium flame
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  14. Now squeeze in the tamarind pulp and mix it well and let it boil on medium flame
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  15. To this now add Squids and Chopped Coriander leaves and mix it well and let it boil on high flame for 1 minute
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  16. Once it starts boiling, cover it with a lid and cook for 5 mins on a low flame
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  17. Meanwhile grind the roasted coconut along with some water to a fine paste
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  18. Check the squids after 5 mins, Squids doesnt take long to cook, if you overcook then it will be rubbery
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  19. Add the grounded coconut paste to the gravy and mix well and let it boil. Check the seasoning and add salt if required
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  20. Garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes
  21. Serve it hot with rice and rotis
    Instruction for Squids Curry Recipe Mangalorean Style from FamousDishes

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Notes

Squids should not be overcooked, It is cooked for 5-7 mins, Overcooking will make it rubbery
While roasting the dry masalas and coconut keep the flame low and stir continuously to avoid burning