Fried Calamari/ Squid is a wonderful Italian seafood starter or appetizer.Spiced Fried Calamari / Squid/ Kanava/ Koonthal is a spiced version of Fried calamari.It is a wonderful seafood appetizer. In my house, my kids and hubby would clear the Spiced calamari / Squid /kanava fries as soon as the first batch is cooked even before I could prepare the next batch 🙂 yeah! This dish should be consumed in such a manner because it must be served immediately hot and crispy. Try this wonderful Spiced Fried Calamari /Squid/ Kanava recipe and enjoy!
Recipe Type | Starter/Appetizer |
Cooking and Preparation Time | 20 to 30 minutes |
Serve to | 3 to 4 |
Ingredients For Spiced Fried Calamari / Squid/ Kanava/ Koonthal
Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
---|---|---|
Cleaned Calamari (Squid/ koonthal/ kannava) | 500g | Cut into circle/ ring shape |
Plain Flour/Maida | 150 g | |
Baking Powder | 1/2 teaspoon | |
Egg | 1 | Beaten |
Oil | 1 tablespoon | |
Fresh Milk | 100 ml | you can use water instead of milk |
Black Pepper Powder | 1/2 teaspoon | |
Chilly powder | 1/4 teaspoon | |
Salt | As per your taste | |
Oil | For deep frying | |
Lemon | 1/2 portion | For Serving/garnishing |
Method For Spiced Fried Calamari/ Squid/ kanava/ Koonthal
• Clean and dry calamari/squid.
• Mix flour, baking powder, spices, beaten egg, 1 tablespoon oil, milk and salt in a mixing bowl. Make a thick and smooth batter.
• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Dip calamari one by one in the batter and place in the hot oil.(Make sure oil is hot enough for frying)
• when its golden brown and puffy, remove from oil and drain on kitchen towel/ tissue.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges or chilly sauce and enjoy!
linsy says
Lovely vibrant colors , looks very tempting
Rani Vijoo says
Thanks Linsy 🙂
swathi says
Fried koonthal looks delicious love it.
Rani Vijoo says
Thanks Swathi 🙂
Suhaina Ajish says
Kalakkan item Rani..a ship is aailing in my mouth now.
Rani Vijoo says
🙂 thanks dear Suhaina 🙂
andrew says
Awesome preparation and it’s one of my favorite sea food snack.
Cheers
Rani Vijoo says
Thanks dear Andrew 🙂
Gloria says
its our fav…i do it similarly…..craving for this now..yumm yumm
Rani Vijoo says
Thanks a lot dear …yea it is very simple and tasty fry recipe….