Calamari ( Squid ) masala RECIPE#245

Step 1 :-  Heat a  pan  , add   oil ( 2 teaspoons ) , splutter mustard seeds ( 1 teaspoon) , and add  cumin seeds ( 1/2 teaspoon )  ,  fennel seeds  ( 1/4 teaspoon )  peppercorns ( 5-6nos ) cloves ( 2-3 nos ), cardamon seeds ( seeds of 2-3  green cardamom ) .

Step 2 :- Now add onion ( 3/4 of a big one ) ,  ginger  root  ( chopped  1 teaspoon ) , garlic cloves ( chopped 1 teaspoon  ) ,   

 green chillies ( 2-3 ) , and saute ,  until the onion is transparent . 

Step 3:- Bring down the heat  and turmeric powder  ( 1/4 teaspoon ) ,   coriander powder  ( 1 1/2 teaspoons ) and  kashmiri chilli powder ( 3/4 teaspoon) and   Saute for 1-2  seconds.

 Now add tomato ( chopped ( 1/2 cup ) 

Add water ( 1 cup ) and allow to boil .

 now add Calamari ( squid ) ( 1 lb ) , combine well and cook 

 for 20 -25 minutes on medium flame 

Step 4:-   Calamari ( Squid ) masala is ready .......: -)  :-)  Enjoy as a side dish for Steamed rice  /Chapattis/Tortillas /Fulkas /Vellayappam/ Kallappam/ Palappam..... ... Enjoy ...-JA- Mathew-  :)