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    Home » Squid Fry / Kanava Fry

    Squid Fry / Kanava Fry

    July 13, 2020 By Anlet Prince Leave a Comment

    Squid Fry / Kanava Fry is a south Indian delicacy prepared by marinating squid in spice powders shallow fried and mixed with masala and stir fried until dry. It becomes a tender and delicious dish. Do not overcook the squid as it might get hard. Except for the cleaning part the squid fry is very simple to prepare.

    Squid Fry / Kanava Fry is one dish that can be served with Boiled rice and any mild curriers or even rasam. Checkout other squid Recipes available in this space

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    Squid Fry / Kanava Fry

    Squid Fry / Kanava Fry is a simple but delicious recipe.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Marination Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: Seafood, squid
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • ½ Kg Squid Washed and Cleaned
    • 1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
    • 2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper powder
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 3 Tablespoon Oil for frying squid
    • 1 Tablespoon Oil for sauting onion
    • 1 Teaspoon Mustard
    • 10 Shallots Chopped
    • 2 Spring Curry Leaves
    • 3 Green Chilli
    • ½ Teaspoon Fennel Powder

    Instructions

    • Wash and clean the Squid. Add them into a mixing bowl.
    • Add in Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Turmeric powder, Lemon Juice and salt to taste.
    • Mix them gently and let it marinate atleast for 30 minutes.
    • Heat oil in a wok. Add in oil. Add in the marinated squid and start frying it.
    • It releases water so add water only if necessary. After the water evaporated. Switch off the flame and set it aside.
    • Heat oil in another wok and add in mustard. Allow them to splutter.
    • Add in shallots, Curry Leaves and Green chill. Saute them.
    • Add in salt to taste. Add in fennel powder and saute for few minutes.
    • Add in the Fried squid. Cook until they blend well.
    • Squid fry is now ready to serve.

    Video

    Step by step photos on how to make Squid Fry / Kanava Fry:

    1. Wash clean and chop the squid into square shaped pieces. Take them in a mixing bowl. Add in Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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    2. Add in Coriander Powder and Pepper Powder.

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    3. Add in Turmeric Powder and Lemon Juice.

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    4. Mix well and let it marinate for atleast 30 minutes. Heat oil in a wok for deep frying.

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    5. Add in the marinated Squid. Add in salt to taste.

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    6. Cook until the squid is cooked well. It releases waste. Cook until all the water evaporates. Switch off the flame and set it aside.

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    7. Heat oil in another wok. Add in oil and heat it. Add in mustard and allow it to splutter. Add in chopped onion and saute them.

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    8. Add in green chilli and curry leaves and saute them. Add salt to taste.

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    9. when the onion is sauted well. Add in Fennel powder and Salt to taste.

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    10. Add in the sauted Squid fry. Mix gently and saute for few minutes.

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    Yumm Squid Fry is now ready to serve.

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