Squid Curry

Name: Squid Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Kerala)
Ingredients: 500g squid, cleaned and cut into rings; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 3 green chilies, slit; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 8 curry leaves; Salt to taste

🍗 Non-veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 44. Squid Curry recipe

⏱️15 minPrep

🔥20 minCook

🕒35 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Squid Curry

Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves. Visual: seeds pop.
Add spices (1 min, medium heat): Add turmeric, red chili powder, fry briefly. Visual: fragrant.
Finish (8 mins, low heat): Add coconut milk, slit green chilies. Simmer gently until squid is very tender. Do NOT overcook or squid becomes tough. Visual: creamy sauce, squid very tender.
Check seasoning (1 min, low heat): Adjust salt if needed.

📖 Cultural notes

Squid Curry's tender, delicate texture and rich spice reflect Kerala's sophisticated seafood traditions. ---

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