Squid / Koonthal Peera


Squid/Calamari/koonthal - 250 gm
Grated coconut - 1 cup
Onion/shallots chopped - 1/2 cup
Green chiles chopped - 3
Ginger chopped - 1 tsp
Garlic chopped - 1 1/2 tsp
Crushed black pepper corns - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Chili powder - 1/4 tsp
Kudampuli/Kokum/Fish tamarind - 3 pieces.

1.Clean and cut the squid into thin circles. Soak the fish tamarind/kokum in a cup of water and keep aside for 10 minutes.
2.Combine Squid rings, grated coconut , chopped green chiles and ginger,turmeric powder ,chili powder,crushed peppercorns and salt, and mix it well with your hands.
3.Add the soaked tamarind along with water and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. when they pop up add curry leaves, chopped onions and garlic.saute well for 4-5 minutes.
5.Add the squid- coconut -tamarind mix , along with 1/2 cup water, and simmer it covered for 20 minutes,or until its is done and dry.( add more water if u think, the squid rings are not cooked well.)

2 comments :

  1. yummy peera ..love it this way :)
    first time to your space,happy to join..Thanx for dropping by mine and joining,Anu !!!!

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  2. Authentic dish..looks perfectly done..

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