Koonthal Roast | Squid Roast

Squid roasted in coconut oil and a generous amount of garlic and curry leaves gives this dish a special flavor.

Serves: 2

Ingredients: 

1. Squid/koonthal - cleaned and cut into rings - 1 cup

2. Onion - 1 medium sized

3. Garlic - 8-10 cloves

4. Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon

5. Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon or as per your spice level

6. Garam masala powder - 1/4 teaspoon

7. Curry leaves - handful

8. Oil(preferably coconut oil) - 1 tablespoon 

9. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Take cleaned and cut squid and marinate with salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Keep it aside for atleast 15 minutes.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Add thinly sliced onions and saute until they are translucent.

3. Add marinated squid, garam masala powder, roughly crushed garlic and curry leaves. 

4. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium flame. Stir occasionaly.

5. After around 20 minutes, fry uncovered for another 5 minutes until the onions start to brown.