Squid Roast (Koonthal/Kanava Roast)

 

Squid Roast (Koonthal/Kanava Roast)

Squid Roast (Koonthal/Kanava Roast) – Squid roast is also called Koonthal roast or Kanava roast in Kerala. it is a very popular dish in kerala.


CUISINE
Indian, kerala, kerala style

INGREDIENTS
 
1/2 kg Squid/koonthal
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Garlic paste
2 nos Green chilli (sliced)
2 nos Onion (sliced)
2 sprig Curry Leaves
1 tsp Lemon juice
1/4 cup Thinly sliced Coconut
1 tbsp Coriander powder
3/4 tbsp Chilli powder
1 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Pepper powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
3 tbsp Coconut oil
3/4 cup Water
Salt to taste
1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
5-6 nos Shallots (crushed)

INSTRUCTIONS
 
Wash and clean the Squid/Koonthal well. Cut it into small pieces and keep aside.
Heat 3 table spoon of cooking oil in a pan and put mustard seeds. Add thinly sliced coconut pieces and fry them for 2 minutes.
Add garlic paste, ginger paste, shallots crushed and green chillies (sliced). Stir for a few seconds and then add chopped onion. Saute the mixture adding a little salt.
When the ingredients turn golden brown, reduce the flame to low. Add coriander powder , chilli powder, kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala . Stir for a minute.
Add water, lemon juice and salt to taste. Turn the heat to high and mix well. Now, add the Squid/Koonthal pieces. When it starts boiling, turn the heat to low and cook it covered till done 20 minutes, give stir in between. until the dish is almost dry.
Open the lid and Add black pepper powder and mix well.
Squid/Koonthal roast is ready for serving. Transfer the Kanava roast to the serving dish. Garnish it with curry leaves.
 

KEYWORD
kanava roast, koonthal roast, squid roast, Squid Roast (Koonthal/Kanava Roast)