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Kanava/Koonthal/Squid Thoran



Kanava, koonthal or squid is popular among the sea food lovers of Kerala.Calamari fries is popular recipe in restaurants.This is not deep fried  but a dry preparation with squid cooked along with crushed coconut and spices.Cleaning squid is the difficult part a I was lucky to get cleaned ones in Asian market here. For cleaning instructions search here.It is a delicious side dish with rice..give this recipe a try..you will surely love it


Ingredients

Kanava/Squid- 1 lb
Shallots- 6-8 ( or one medium onion)
Ginger- 1 inch thick
Garlic- 3-4
Green chilly-2
Grated coconut- 1/2 cup
Chilly powder- 1 tsp
Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Kudam puli- 1-2 small piece.
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves- a few
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Coconut oil


Clean and cut the squid into into small pieces or round rings and set aside.
Crush the grated coconut in a mixer and add in chilly powder, salt, turmeric, ginger and garlic .Mix this with the squid and add kudampuli. Add 1 tbs of water and cook this in medium heat till all the water gets evaporated and squid is cooked.Squid will get cooked in its own liquid.  Do not cook for more than 5-6 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and when they splutter fry onions,red chilly, green chilly and curry leaves  and add the cooked  squid and stir fry. Add in a few drops of coconut oil (optional),pepper powder and curry leaves and stir fry it for another two minutes.


Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..

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  1. Deepthi KRMay 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    mmmmmm...tangy and yummy....
    i'm following ur blog frm long back...u make yummy recipes....hope u will follow me too!!!!!!!!

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  2. SujiMay 25, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Adipoli kanava is my fav...Kidilan tto chechi..

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  3. Umm MymoonahMay 25, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    How do you publish all my favourite recipes with such attractive pictures. Looks too good and yummy

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  4. Reshmi MaheshMay 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Super ketto...looks delicious...

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  5. SunandaMay 25, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Wow! it looks yummy.. recipe is new to me..

    Sunanda's Kitchen

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  6. MélangeMay 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Going to be a classic combo with chapathis..Looks stunning.

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  7. Binys RecipesMay 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    adipoli aanu...never tried squid b4

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  8. SarahMay 25, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    it looks lovely! And I love squid!

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  9. RevaMay 25, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What can I say... this is just stunning. I love the spice blend and the dish looks delicious:)

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  10. IreneMay 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love squid. Looking great :)

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  11. JulieMay 25, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    kanava looks yummy !never tried this thoran before,nice n innovative recipe..

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  12. NithaMay 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    vaayil vellam varunnu... My favorite... But njangalde usual store il ethu fresh aayi kittilla... Should try some other place..

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  13. Hamaree RasoiMay 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love sqide. Your thoran looks delicious.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  14. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Kanava looks delicious and yummy....

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  15. ChitraMay 25, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wow nice color...can finish it up in no time

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  16. Priya SureshMay 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Am just drooling over that irresistible and tempting thoran,cant take my eyes from ur click..

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  17. Jayanthy KumaranMay 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    as usual you ve cooked up a winner...can t wait to try this tempting thoran..:P

    Tasty Appetite
    Event: Letz Relishh Ice Creams

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  18. UmaMay 25, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    new recipe for me.. looks yummy!

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  19. NamithaMay 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    That's a great recipe for all the squid lovers :-)

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  20. UrmilaMay 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    wow....njan angottu varatte

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  21. Hamsamalini ChandrasekarnMay 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    So yumm and tangy. Love it.

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  22. SravsMay 25, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    very interesting and super recipe !!

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  23. divyaMay 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Mouthwatering here, super delicious squid thoran,yumm!

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  24. Treat and TrickMay 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Mouthwatering and yummy! Squid is my family favorite too...

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  25. cook from dohaMay 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    this is real yummmmmmm...........

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  26. PushpaMay 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Looks super yummy.

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  27. Diya KannanMay 25, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    looks yumm... :)

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  28. Saraswathi GaneshanMay 25, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Wow another delicious recipe..Suja after coming to your blog I am preparing variety of Nonveg dishes to my hubby & he too loves it..

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  29. MiniBinoyMay 26, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    looks mouth watering !:)

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  30. Suja ManojMay 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments:)

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  31. KalaMay 26, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Squid, my favorite, but not hubbys. Though I am sure I can convince him to try this one:):) Delicious!

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  32. Sarah NaveenMay 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Love this..looks so yumm!!

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  33. AnandaMay 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    i'm not a big fan of suid, but looks fantastic!!

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  34. KalyaniMay 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Yummy and wonderful recipe .....

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  35. DeeptiMay 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    simple n tasty Kanava thoran

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  36. JishasKitchenMay 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    ethu adipoli ayittundu....looks very yummy..

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  37. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    This recipe is new for me. Squid thoran looks testy. A small compliment is waiting for you at my blog plz do collect it.

    Chandrani
    http://cuisinedelights.blogspot.com/search/label/Award

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  38. PlatefulMay 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Koonthal roast njaan undakkarundu...pakshe ethu athinekalum adipoli! Will sure give this a try girl!

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