Kannava/Koonthal Varuthathu (Squid/Calamari Fry) is a tasty and tempting recipe from Kerala, India. It is an easy and tasty starter/ appetizer/ finger food, well goes with hot drinks/ beverages 🙂 that feedback and appreciation I got from my Hubby 😉 😀 also a great side dish with meals, Yeah! My kids love this aromatic fried squid rings with boiled rice and Sambar 🙂 try the experience yourself too and enjoy 🙂
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| Recipe Type | Kerala/ Seafood starter/Seafood Side dish |
| Cooking and Preparation Time | 30 to 45 Minutes |
| Marinating time | 15 to 30 minutes |
Ingredients For Kannava/Koonthal Varuthathu(Squid/Calamari Fry Kerala Style)
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Squid/Calamari/Kannava/Koonthal | 500g | Cleaned and cut into rings or Cubes |
| Ginger | 1 Inch root | Skinned and Diced |
| Garlic | 3 Fat Cloves | Skinned and Diced |
| Shallot | 3 Numbers | Skinned and Diced |
| Curry Leaves | 1 Sprig | |
| Chili Powder | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Turmeric Powder | ½ Teaspoon | |
| Pepper Powder | ½ Teaspoon | |
| Garam Masala/ All Spice Powder/Irachi Masala | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Plain Flour/Maida | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Rice Flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Lime Juice | 1 tablespoon | |
| Salt | As per your taste | |
| Oil | For deep Fry | I used Coconut Oil |
Method For Kannava/Koonthal Varuthathu (Squid/Calamari Fry Kerala Style)
• Place ginger, garlic, shallots and curry leaves in a blender, grind and make a coarse Paste.
• In a mixing bowl, place squid, ground paste, spices powders , flours, lime juice and salt. Mix well.
• Keep aside 15 to 30 minutes for marinating purpose.
• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Place marinated squid with masala.
• Fry until crispy and golden brown.
• Serve immediately and enjoy 🙂
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