For us Goans, our Seafood is Precious! And for me, Squids are Gold! I enjoy squids in any form, Pan-fried, Batter fried, Butter Garlic, Stuffed or as a Chilly Fry.
Since we are all Home bound during this COVID-19 Pandemic, I was in the mood of making a nice Spicy Chilly Fry.
I went to my freezer and since we're all stocked up, I chose my favourite Squids for the Chilly Fry!
Eating lunch together on a weekday is quite a privilege although the situation isn't that great at the moment, but still! So, Since my Bitter Better was at Home as well, I thought of performing some pampering stunts and decided to bake Bread at Home to go with the Squids!
Great Meal! Great Decision! And Great Company too, if I may add đ
Disclaimer: DO TRY THIS AT HOME. IT REQUIRES NO TRAINED OR EXPERT SUPERVISION âŠ. Hahaha
Hope you Enjoy the Recipe đ
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine Goan, Indian
Keyword Calamari, Calamari Chilly, Goan Chilly Fry, Squid Chilly Fry, Squids
Instructions
First We go ahead and clean the Squids
Take each squid and gently pulling off the tentacles, separate the body and the head of the squid
Note: Donât be intrigued by the Black ink coming out of the squid head while cleaning it. It doesnât mean the squid is spoilt.
Very gently, take the red skin off the body and Put your index finger inside the Squid Body and remove a âplasticâlike bone from inside(it will easily come off) and all other wastes particles too
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Cut the Tip of the Squid Body and keep aside
Note:-The tips can be cut only if youâre going to cut the squids into rings. If your going to stuff the squids, you will have to wash the squids thoroughly, using your index finger
If you like to eat the tentacles, cut the part just next to the eye of the squid
Note: Be careful while doing this as the black ink may just spring out as soon as you cut into the tentacles
As soon as you press it, a seed like object will pop out.
Take that off and you can now use the tentacles
Note:- Discard the other part of the head
Under running tap water, thoroughly wash each squid,especially the inside as well as the tentacles
Cut the squid bodies into rings, transfer them into a bowl along with the tentacles if using, season with 1 tspn Salt and keep aside for 30 minutes
We go ahead and make the Chilly Fry
In a Wide Pan, Heat 1 Tbspn Oil on High Flame
Note:- The secret to Soft Squids, is to cook it for 45-50 seconds maximum. Anything more than that is going to give you Hard rubbery Squids. It is very important to remove the squids within this time frame because it will get further cooked with its own heat
If the flame is not High, the squids will release a lot of water and that is something we donât want,especially while frying them
I like to partially fry my squids for Chilly fry, to give the squid a slight smoky salty flavour
You can skip this step if you wish and add the raw squids directly at the end
When the Oil turns Hot, throw in the Squids.
Toss the squids on high heat for 15 seconds
Transfer it back into the bowl
Reduce the heat to medium and in the same Pan, add the Onions, Chillies, Tomatoes, Curry Leaves and the remaining 1 Tbspn Oil and let it cook until the Onions turn translucent
Once the Onions turn translucent, add the capsicum and mix it well
Note:- If you like your Capsicum soft then add it with all the other veggies at the start. I like mine a little crunchy, so I add it at this stage
Add the Ginger Garlic paste and Mix well
Once the Ginger Garlic paste is cooked and the raw smell is reduced, add the Turmeric powder, Vinegar, Sugar and Salt
Mix it well. You can add Œ cup water at this stage if you like a Gravy kind of Chilly Fry.
After about 2 minutes or so, add the chopped coriander leaves
Add the Squids into the Pan and increase the heat.
Keep tossing on High Heat and after exactly 30-40 seconds turn off the heat
Note: (1) The squids are partially cooked at the beginning,hence the cooking time will reduce here
(2) If youâre going to add the squids directly towards the end, then cook it for 45-50 seconds only(All on High Heat or else water will be released from the squids)
(3) When the squids go into the Pan, donât forget to Toss and Mix it or else it will get burnt
Turn off the Heat and enjoy this flavour packed Squid Chilly Fry with some Hot Bread or enjoy it as a side dish!