Kanava Kuzhambu Recipe with step by step pictures. Spicy squid kuzhambu made with roasted coconut masala.
Kanava Kuzhambu Recipe(squid kuzhambu recipe)
This is gravy which I was talking about. My hubby's favorite one. My first attempt of cleaning and making of a spicy squid gravy, which turned out sensational. Everyone in my family loved it, I even send a small container for my sister and she loved it a lot. I have another batch of squid lying in my freezer, I am planning to make something different with that. May be it will turn into calamari fries or a spicy squid roast, who knows..I will updates as soon as I am done with that.
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About Squid Kuzhambu Recipe (Kanava Kuzhambu Recipe)
I was very much worried when I was making this curry. Since it is my first attempt I have no idea how this will turn out. But as a surprise it came out so good. As an additional note, my hubby gave me a thumbs up for this. I used baby squids for this, which are very tender and succulent. The gravy itself is a simple yet spicy one, I cooked it in a roasted coconut gravy which has the right amount of spicy and sourness which was perfect.
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Kanava Kuzhambu Recipe | Squid Kuzhambu Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 2 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 Tomato (optional)
- 2 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 250 grams Squid cleaned and sliced
For Coconut Masala:
- 1 cup Coconut
- 6 Shallots (Sambar Onion) (peeled)
- 3 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 12 Dry Red Chillies
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
- Take coconut in a dry pan and Start roasting on medium heat. Toast till golden brown. Add in coriander seeds, shallots, curry leaves, fennel seeds and dry red chilli and start roasting till you see the coconut changing colour to dark brown. Allow this to cool down and take it in a blender and make into a fine puree adding some water.
- Now take coconut oil in a kadai. I used my earthern ware. Heat the oil to a high heat.
- Add in fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and onions and mix well. Cook for a min.
- Add in tomatoes (if using) and mix well. Now add in the squid and give everything a good stir. Add salt and turmeric powder.
- Now add in the ground masala and water and bring everything to a boil. Season with salt.
- Add the tamarind pulp and mix well.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins till oil floats on top and the squid is cooked.
- Finish the gravy with a drizzle of coconut oil.
- Serve with rice.
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Notes
- You can add tomatoes in this kulambu if you want to.
- Brinjal, Drumstick can be added in the kanava kulambu.
- Take your time to roast the coconut on a low flame till it gets golden brown for maximum flavour.
- Cook the curry on a low flame till oil floats on top.
- Red chillies can be increased or reduced as per your spice preference.
Nutrition
Squid Kuzhambu Recipe with Step by Step Pictures
1)Grind Coconut in a blender till coarse.
2)Add it in a dry pan.
3)Dry roast till golden brown.
4)Add in peeled shallots.
5)Add in dry red chillies
6)Add in curry leaves
7)Add in fennel seeds
8)Add in coriander seeds
9)Dry roast for few minutes. Take it in a blender and puree till smooth.
10)Heat coconut oil in the same pan. Add in fenugreek seeds.
11)Add curry leaves and sliced onions.
12)Saute for a min.
13)Add in cleaned squid.
14)Add salt and turmeric powder.
15)Mix well for 2 mins.
17)Add in the ground coconut paste
18)Add water and mix well.
19)Add tamarind paste
20)Mix well. and bring it to a boil.
21)Cover and cook on a low heat till oil separates.
22)Done.
22)Serve
Tips & Tricks
- You can add tomatoes in this kulambu if you want to.
- Brinjal, Drumstick can be added in the kanava kulambu.
- Take your time to roast the coconut on a low flame till it gets golden brown for maximum flavour.
- Cook the curry on a low flame till oil floats on top.
- Red chillies can be increased or reduced as per your spice preference.
Akila
Wow really mouth watering dish.... Can u also post how to clean this one... As I have never tried this fish before...
Roshan
very appetizing curry...
i have a slight variation in my blog..
cheers
roshan
Tina
Yummy and flavourful curry...
Chitra
looks so yummy....
Hamaree Rasoi
So you are treating your hubby with your delicious meals haan... nice gravy
Priya
I can have it anytime,simply inviting and irresistible..
Anonymous
superb
faseela
wow...lovely curry....not yet tried making curry with squid, will try it out soon...
Arthi
Your Blog is simply superb... your baking recipes are awesome...love browsing your blog... Great job
shalu
I enjoy reading your recipes and how your persistence and never give up attitude helps you to have such a successful blog and wife too:)Please do keep giving awesome recipes as you used too.Love ya!!
Anonymous
superb
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen
Wow it sounds really good - I love your step by step photos which are really helpful - great recipe
Mary x
Roshni
yummy recipe aarthi.. kind of reminds me of theeyal. I will have to try making a vegetarian version 🙂 Its amazing how you have started blogging from your inlaws place. When I was there, I found it very difficult to blog 🙂 Keep the yummy recipes coming
Shirley Tay
Hey Aarthi, did u change your blog recently? Looks really neat & bright! Love it!
LoLy
WOW, Looks heavenly amazing 😀
I miss this place 😀
Katerina
I love squid and this looks mouthwatering!
divya
your dish look awesome...
By the way where did you get the earthen vessels ?
Aarthi
@divyaI bought it in my hometown supermarket named lynns
Suba
Hi Aarthi, can squid be given to two years old boy?
Suba
Plz do reply
Aarthi
You can cut it into very small size pieces and give. so he wont choke.
Fathima
Can I use coriander powder instead of coriander seeds?
And how much should I use?
Aarthi
Use same 3 tblsp