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Naadan Koonthal Fry

Spicy Koonthal(Calamari) fry with shredded coconut
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Calamari Koonthal
  • 2 nos Onion big
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
  • 5 nos Green chillies split
  • 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds Jeerakam
  • 1 no Tomato optional, small
  • 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
  • Curry leaves A few
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • Salt As reqd

Instructions
 

  • Clean and cut the calamari into small squares.
  • Marinate them with little chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan.
  • Add the green chillies, curry leaves, cumin seeds and then the onions.
  • Fry until the onions are brown.
  • Add ginger and garlic paste and fry well.
  • Add chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
  • After the spice powder gets fried in the oil, add in the tomatoes and a bit of salt.
  • When the tomatoes are done, put the calamari pieces in and fry them in the oil.
  • :- Add a bit more of oil if required.
  • When the calamari is half cooked, add the shredded coconut and stir until the fish is fully cooked.
  • :- Serve with rice.
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