Squid Roast
Also known as Koonthal Roast, Kannava Roast · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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Kerala squid roast, or koonthal roast: squid cooked with lemon juice in a tomato and shallot masala with fennel. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
21 itemsMustard Seeds1 tsp
Garlic, Julienne5 cloves
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli4
Green Chilli, Julienne4
Small Onion (Shallots), Slices½ cup
Onion, Slices2
Coriander Powder1.5 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2.
Water½ cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Squid350 grams
Tomato3
Lemon Juice5 ml
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne2 inch
Salt1 tsp
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 368kcal | 1104kcal |
| Protein | 23g | 68g |
| Carbohydrate | 28g | 83g |
| Fat | 19g | 58g |
| Fibre | 6.7g | 20g |
| Sugar | 8.6g | 26g |
Cookd masalas for squid
Method
- 1
In a pan, add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Add julienne of green chilli, garlic and ginger and saute it for a few minutes. After it is cooked, add onion and shallots. Saute it well. Add coriander powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder and black pepper powder. Cook it well.
Mustard SeedsGarlicFennel SeedsCurry leavesDry Red ChilliGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)OnionCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderSunflower OilGinger
- 2
Blend tomatoes into a paste and pour it into the pot. Pour some water with salt and let it boil.
WaterTomatoSalt
- 3
Add the squid with lemon juice and cook it for 3-4 minutes. Open the lid and roast it till it’s thick.
Garam Masala PowderSquidLemon JuiceCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Squid Roast take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Squid Roast serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Squid Roast vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Squid Roast 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 Roast?
- 350 grams Squid, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 4 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Squid Roast?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Squid Roast?
- About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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