This masala can be served with any type of rice and rotis.The masala is prepared and ground

first,and then the squid is added.This is a spicy dish with a sway,towards chettinadu cuisine.

Let’s get into the recipe right away!

INGREDIENTS

500 gm squid(cleaned )

For the masala

2-3 big onions cut into quarters

5-6 pips garlic (with peel on)

7-10 red chillies

1+1/2 tblsp coriander seeds

2 tsp.cummin seeds

1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 tsp.peppercorns

1 tsp.saunf

1/4 cup coconut

1 tblsp.white poppy seeds(khus khus)

1 inch piece cinnamon

2 cardamons

3 cloves

1 mace

2 tomatoes cut

Curry leaves

2-3 tblsp gingelly oil

1/4 cup tamarind water

1 tsp.sugar or jaggery

METHOD

Heat half of the oil.First add the onions and sauté till brown.Next add the rest of the

ingredients,except for the bold listed and roast till you see the fenugreek or the methi in it

turns golden brown and not burnt ( otherwise it will be bitter).Saute the tomatoes slightly in

the same pan and add to mixture and grind to a paste.

Heat the remaining oil ,add curry leaves and the masala and cook till it is thick.(If it turns

watery you could add a tblsp.of rice flour).Once it starts to thicken ,add tamarind water and

the cleaned squid and cook till thick and squid is done.Add sugar or jaggery and remove from

fire.

Garnish with curry leaves.