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Andamannicobar · Lunch

Squid Fry with Turmeric

Traditional 8. Squid Fry with Turmeric recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Squid 400g (cleaned, rings/pieces)
• turmeric 1.5 tsp
• chilli 1 tsp
• ginger 1.5 tbsp (minced)
• garlic 3 cloves (minced)
• lemon 1.5 tbsp
• salt to taste
• oil 4 tbsp (frying)
• curry leaves 12
• cilantro 1 tbsp.

👩‍🍳 How to make Squid Fry with Turmeric

1. Clean squid: remove ink sac carefully, peel outer purple layer, rinse thoroughly.
2. Cut into rings (0.5 cm) or chunks (2cm).
3. Marinate: turmeric, chilli, ginger, garlic, lemon, salt, curry leaves (15 min, absorbs flavors).
4. Heat oil deep pan high (200°C, test: wooden stick bubbles immediately).
5. Batch fry squid (3-4 batches, avoid crowding) 2-3 min until golden crispy (color: light amber, texture: chewy-tender, no rubbery).
6. Remove paper towel drain.
7. Serve hot with tamarind chutney and lime wedges.
8. Garnish cilantro.

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