Squid with Veg filling- Kanava Nirachathu

Sea food lovers cannot think of saying “No” to squid delicacies. Squid has that conical hollow shape that often tempts us to fill it with tasty fillings. Cooking with these fillings can enhance the taste of the squid. Though this method is pretty time-consuming, the hard work is worth it when you sit in front of your table. While getting confused about making something special for dinner, you may try this recipe for a change.

Make sure you prepare this recipe if you have sufficient time and patience. With care and patience, you can make this dish an extremely tasty one that will be loved by all at home. To prepare this dish, you need large squids. If you want the taste of the filling to get inside the flesh, you need to close the open part of the squid with the help of a toothpick. Take out the toothpicks while serving, as you do not want anyone to accidentally get a poke in the mouth.

You can even try out your favorite filling to make your dish tastier. Do let me know the changes you have made to this recipe. I would be happy to try them out. For the time being, check out my recipe and have fun!!

Ingredients

·        Squid                       -  10 numbers (large)

·        Onions                     -   3 large

·        Carrot                       -   1

·        Beans                       -    5 nos

·        Ginger garlic paste  -  1 tsp

·        Green Chilies          - 3 small (Add as per your requirement)

·        Chilly powder          - 1 tsp

·        Tomato sauce           - 1 tsp

·        Corn flour                 - 1 tbs

·        Water

·        Oil                            - 

Method

·        Add 2-3 tsp of oil in a hot pan. Simmer the flame and add diced onions and green chilies to it.

·        Add Vegetables- Carrots and beans which are diced into the pan and sauté. Add Salt to taste. Close the pan with a lid for 5 minutes. Let it cook for some time. Do not overcook. The vegetables must have a bit of crispiness.

·        Now add Ginger garlic paste to the vegetables and close lid for 2 min

·        In a small bowl, take 1 tbsp of corn flour and mix it with 3 tbs of water. Mix well so that no lumps are found

·        Add this corn flour batter to the vegetables and allow it to mix well. This helps in binding the mix well.

·        After 2 mins, turn off the stove and let it cool.

·        Clean the squid well and fill each squid with filling.

·        With the help of a toothpick, you can seal the squid.

·        Now place the squids with filling into a steamer and steam for 20-30 mints.

·        After 20mnts, take out the squids

·        Heat a pan and add diced onions (half), sauté well and add half a teaspoon of chilly powder and add tomato sauce and sauté well. Add a pinch of salt and add the steamed squids to the pan.

·        10 Let the squids fry for 5-10 min

·        Serve hot