Squid Fry Recipe | Kanava Fry Recipe | How to Make Koonthal Fry
Squid fry recipe, also known as Kanava roast, kanava fry or koonthal fry is a popular recipe from Kerala. Squid rings are roasted with spices, ginger and garlic in coconut oil to create this fried masala coated squid.
Equipment
earthern ware pot
Cast iron pan
Ingredients
- 10 medium Baby Squid cut into rings
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
For Marination
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- Salt to taste
To add in the end
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Take cleaned and sliced squid in a bowl. Add all the marination ingredients in the bowl. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat an earthernware pot or cast iron pan on high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Let the oil get hot. Add in the marinated squid and toss in the oil. Let the squid cook and get dark golden colour. It will take around 8 to 10 minutes.
- In the end add in 2 tablespoon of coconut oil and roast the squid till it gets darker in colour. Now add in lemon juice and toss well. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Squid Fry Recipe | Kanava Fry Recipe | How to Make Koonthal Fry
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
267
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
72
mg
3
%
Potassium
137
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1269
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.