Squid / Kadambha is a very popular seafood dish in Kerala,it is the tastiest amoung all seafood delicacies.It has a vert nice flavour that is so inviting but the cleaning part is very time consuming. First the black ink has to be cleaned out ,then there is a transparent stick like structure that yas to be removed,finally peel the pink colored layer covering the outer body.Then chop and wash the squid in water to remove the slimness completely.
Squid takes just 10 mins to get cooked,but i prefer to pressure cook them for 3 whistles.Today i ve shared a very easy recipe especially for bachelors and newbie cooks with very few kitchen powder that tastes great and goes well with hot steamed rice.

PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINS

COOKING TIME : 5 MINS

SERVES :2

INGREDIENTS

1 cup squid (chop and measure)

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 cumin powder

1/2 coriander powder

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp oil

Sat to taste

METHOD

Clean and wash the squid in water.Heat oil in a pan ,add the squid and saute for 2 mibs on low flame.

Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt ,water and pressure cook fir 3 whistles.Then simmer the flame to low and cook for 5 mins and switch off the flame.

Open the cooker,if there is water, just cook without the lid for few mins until oil separates.

Serve the squid fry with hot steamed rice and CRAB RASAM