Ingredients

• 500 gms - squid
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tsp - salt
• 1/2 cup - water
• 2 - onions, finely sliced
• 1-inch piece - ginger, finely chopped
• 10 cloves - garlic, finely chopped
• 2 - green chillies. slit lengthwise
• 3/4 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - pepper powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 4 tbsp - water
• 2 sprigs - curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - cooking oil

How to Make Spicy Squid

• Wash and clean the squid. Slice it into circles of 1 cm thickness.
• Dilute red chilli powder, pepper powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder with 2 tbsp of water and keep it aside.
• Marinate the squid with 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder and 1 tsp of salt.
• Keep it aside for half-an-hour.
• Boil the squid in a pan with 1/2 cup of water for 5 -8 minutes or till it softens.
• Heat oil in a pan. Fry sliced onions till it is golden brown in colour.
• Add curry leaves, slit green chillies, chopped ginger-garlic to it. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add diluted spice powder, tamarind juice and mix it well.
• Saute on low heat for 2-3 minutes or till the raw smell goes away.
• Add cooked squid, 2 tbsp of water and salt to it.
• Cover it with a lid and cook on low heat for 10 - 12 minutes.
• Serve it hot with rice as a side dish.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya Prakash's World