How long does Squid Fry take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Squid Fry serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Squid Fry?

250 grams Squid, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 0.50 tsp Coriander Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Squid Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Squid Fry?

About 313 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Squid Fry

Name: Squid Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 Dry Red Chilli; 0.50 tsp Coriander Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Black Peppercorns; 3 cloves Garlic; ¼ inch Ginger; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 Onion, Roughly Chopped; 2 tbsp Water; As Needed Salt; 250 grams Squid, Rings; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 10 Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder

Also known as Easy Squid Fry, Squid Roast, Simple Squid Recipe, Kanava Fry, Koonthal Fry, Squid masala · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves2

Per serving313 cal

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Good for: Party

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Tamil Nadu squid fry, or kanava fry: squid in a paste of chillies, pepper and onion, roasted in coconut oil. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 20 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

16 items

Cooking for2 servings

Dry Red Chilli3
Coriander Seeds0.50 tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Black Peppercorns¼ tsp
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger¼ inch
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Onion, Roughly Chopped1
Water2 tbsp
SaltAs Needed
Squid, Rings250 grams
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Curry leaves10
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	313kcal	626kcal
Protein	21g	43g
Carbohydrate	16g	31g
Fat	19g	37g
Fibre	3.6g	7.2g
Sugar	2.7g	5.4g

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Method

1
Dry Roast, Coriander Seeds, Dry Red Chilli, Black Peppercorns and Cumin Seeds in a pan until aromatic.
Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCuminBlack Peppercorns
2
In a mixer grinder, grind the dry roasted spices along with Onion, Garam masala powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, salt and water into a smooth paste.
GarlicGingerGaram Masala PowderLemon JuiceTurmeric PowderOnionWaterSalt
3
Marinate the squid with the ground masala paste.
Squid
4
In a pan, heat oil, add marinated squid and roast on high flame, stirring at intervals.
Coconut Oil
5
Add curry leaves and continue to roast the squid. Add ¼ tsp of Black Pepper Powder. The total cooking time will be around 6-7 mins. Remove the pan from heat. Serve the squid hot as an appetizer.
Curry leavesBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Squid Fry take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Squid Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Squid Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Squid Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Squid Fry?: 250 grams Squid, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 0.50 tsp Coriander Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Squid Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Squid Fry?: About 313 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

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Rajashree RajamanokarNovember 2021
ur recipes never failed me❤️
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sujitDecember 2023
5 to 8 min squid cooking time
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A Cookd cookAugust 2023
I want to know squid cooking time.... to archive the soft texture.. like for chiken it 6 to 7 minutes for prawns 3 to 4 minutes so for squid?
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Suganya JMarch 2023
tried for the first time...
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Hazwani BegumDecember 2022
salt measurement ?