Koonthal Roast (Squid Roast) (കൂന്താൽ റോസ്റ്റ്)
Category: main — squid saute roast
Course: main / side | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
snack

Tender squid sauteed with shallots, ginger and red chilli into a glossy coastal roast.

Spice level: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
qty: 120
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 35
unit: g
name: Dried red chillies, torn
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Green chillies
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Ginger, julienned
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Garlic, sliced
qty: 4
unit: g
name: Chilli powder
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Pepper
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 5
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Marinate squid with salt, turmeric and pepper; set aside.
In oil, fry shallots, ginger, garlic, both chillies and curry leaves until fragrant and deeply golden.
Raise heat, add the squid and saute quickly for 3-4 minutes (turns rubbery if over-cooked).
Lower heat and coat the squid in the masala until glossy and slightly dry.
Serve with porotta, appam or rice.

Tags: seafood
roast
spicy