Crispy Squid Fry - Kanava Fry

Squid or Kanava has lovers all round the world. The specialty of squid is its extremely tasty white flesh that takes the shape of a cone. Squid is cooked in a variety of methods in different parts of the world. Usually the hollow body of squid has encouraged many to stuff yummy fillings inside it to make it tastier. (You can check for a recipe of mine in this blog named Kanava nirachathu, that is variety of stuffed squid delicacy)

Squid is also yummy when it comes to frying it the simple way. Most people try to over fry the flesh that makes it extremely hard and not so tasty. To avoid this, you need to fry it till you get a brown shade and not a dark brown shade. Adding flour to the masala mix can make it crispier, leaving the flesh a bit soft inside. It all depends upon how you fry it.

While frying, squid flesh tends to burst. To avoid the oil from falling into your eyes or your body, make sure that you cover the pan with its lid. While frying squid, I usually prefer to cover the pan with a transparent lid. (My pan has a fiber lid. It helps me to have a better view of the items that is being cooked. ;)

Squid fry is a favorite delight that you cannot simply resist. It is best with rice and can be taken as a light snack too. But usually, it is served with rice and other curries. This can be called a specialty of the state of Kerala, and people living here have a special liking towards sea food, especially squids and prawns. Check the simple recipe for squid fry from FoodoMania and enjoy your meal with a heavenly touch that simply makes your mouth water.

Ingredients

·         Squid or Kanava – 6 large

·         Ginger garlic paste – ¼ tsp

·         Red Chilly Powder – ½ tsp

·         Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

·         Pepper powder – ¼ tsp

·         Corn flour – ¼ tsp

·         Salt – Never add too much of salt as squid needs only a small amount

·         Oil – Coconut oil or any vegetable oil for deep frying

Method

·         Clean the squid well

·         Cut it into rings

·         Take a plate and add chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, ginger garlic paste, corn flour and salt

·         Mix all the powders well and spray a bit of water to give it a bit of moisture

·         Now you may mix the masala mix to the squid rings and allow it to sit for 5 min

·         After 5 min, heat a pan and pour coconut oil or any vegetable oil and heat

·         After the oil gets heated, you may add the squid rings one by one to the pan. Do not over crowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, it will take time for the squid to get cooked

·         Remove the fried squid rings after it has cooked

·         Place them on a tissue paper to dab off extra oil

·         Enjoy with rice or eat it all alone!! ;)