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Kanava Thoran

Kanava Thoran is a popular fish delicacy from God’s Own Country. Kanava Thoran is a delicious fish stir fry that can be enjoyed with a bowl of hot rice. The aromatic coconut mixture makes Kanava Thoran unique and special. Squid is nutritious, rich in vital nutrients required for body. Kanava Thoran is one of the easiest fish dishes that require minimum ingredients. You can explore a well detailed Kanava Thoran here that can be easily prepared at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kg Squid cut into very small pieces, Kanava
  • 1 no Onion sliced
  • 2 nos Green chillies sliced
  • 1 tsp Chilly powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek powder Uluva
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 nos Red dried chillies Kollamulaku
  • Mustard seeds A pinch
  • 1/2 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 cup Grated coconut
  • 3 tbsp Oil

Instructions
 

  • For preparing Kanava Thoran, heat up a pan.
  • Add water, kanava, onion and green chillies.
  • Add salt to taste and let it cook.
  • Grind together coconut, chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric and fenugreek powder and grind once.
  • :- Do not make a paste of it.
  • Add this mixture to the cooked kanava.
  • Heat oil in another pan.
  • Splutter mustard seeds followed by red dried chillies and curry leaves.
  • Add cooked kanava mixture into it and mix it for sometime.
  • Garnish with curry leaves.
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