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Varutharacha Kanava Curry

Varutharacha Kanava Curry Kanava /Koonthal/ squid is a yummy sea food delicacy and can be prepared in different ways. In Kerala we make roast or curry with kanava/squid. It can be prepared like regular fish curry with kudampuli. This is also a traditional version; varutharacha kanava curry and is made with roasted coconut.The gravy or masala has a distinct aroma and enhances the taste of the curry. Try this you will surely love it. Ingredients Kanava-1 lb (I used 2 medium sized squid) Onion- 1 Tomato-1 Ginger- 1 inch thick Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp Kudam puli- 2 pieces Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp Salt to taste To roast and grind Coconut-1 cup  Pearl onions-5-6 Fenugreek seeds - a few Dry red chilly- 3 Coriander seeds- 1 tbs mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp Pearl onion sliced-1 curry leaves oil   In a pan add one tbs of oil and add grated coconut, sliced shallots, dry red chilly , coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds. Roast this in medium heat till it turn...

Kanava/Koonthal/Squid Fry

 Kanava/Koonthal Fry Squid  or Kanava fry is a yummy side dish for rice.This is a quick and easy squid stir fry and it is spicy too. Squid is part of the menu in every seafood special restaurant and I always enjoy the crispy fried squid rings. But I also love squid roast and roasted coconut and squid curry. Squid is enjoyed in the coastal belt of south India especially in Kerala and Tamilnadu.In Kerala squid is known as koonthal or Kanava.This regions  is blessed with abandon variety of seafood and is a paradise for seafood lovers.Seafood curried or fried with rice, vegetable curries are quintessential for our lunch.  Squid has a mild flavor and can goes well with any flavor. Some are intimidated when it comes to cooking squid.The first time I made it turned chewy and rubbery. But soon I realized my mistake.Squid must be cooked fast over high heat,not more than four to five minutes. This recipe is   pan fried, but if you like it crispy try deep...