Monday, 2 February 2015

Koonthal Roast/Canava Roast






Koonthal Roast/Canava Roast - Tasty Traditional Recipes

Ingredients

    Squid-cleaned and cut into rings- 500 gms
    Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
    Tomato chopped- 1 small
    Kashmiri chili powder- 1 to 1.5  tsp( or to taste)
    Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
    Coriander powder- 1 tsp
    Black pepper powder-1/2 tsp
    Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
    Fennel powder-1/4 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Oil- as required


For masala paste

    Shallots- 12 to 15 nos
    Green chilies- 1 or 2 nos ( according to taste)
    Ginger- 1" piece
    Garlic- 2 large cloves


Method

    Combine all the ingredients listed under 'For masala paste' and grind to form a coarse paste.
    Heat oil in a pan and add the masala paste and curry leaves.Saute until it turns golden brown.
    Next add tomato, cook until it turns mushy.
    Reduce the flame to low and add chili powder,turmeric powder and coriander powder.Saute for about 2 minutes.
    Add squid and salt to taste ,mix well.Cook until it is almost done.
    Add garam masala and fennel powder.Cook for few more minutes or until the masala coats the squid rings.Add more curry leaves, if desired.
Tasty Traditional Recipes