Easy squid fry/Kerala style koonthal fry/Crispy fried Calamari

    Squid fry is an easy dry fry recipe in Kerala style. The spice level can be adjusted as per our choice. Seafood usually tastes best when its spicy. This one is a perfect recipe for crispy and yummy koonthal fry.



Ingredients:
  • Squid rings- 300 gms
  • Egg - 1
  • Pepper powder - 2 tbsp
  • Garam masala - 1 tsp
  • Corn flour / Maida - 5 tbsp
  • Bread crumbs - from 3 bread slices
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste
Preparation:
  • Wash the squid rings very well and drain.
  • Add enough salt to the cleaned squid rings and mix well. Keep it aside for 5 mins.
  • Mix together egg, pepper powder, garam masala powder, salt and corn flour to form a thick mixture. Add more flour or water to adjust the consistency of the batter.
  • Add squid rings to the batter and combine well. Keep aside for 15  mins.
  • Heat oil in a pan for deep frying squid rings.
  • Take each squid rings and dip it in bread crumbs on both sides. 
  • Place them carefully to the hot oil for frying. Repeat the same with all  the squid rings. Fry them in batches.
  • Fry till its light golden brown on both sides.
  • Remove from oil and leave it in a kitchen tissue to drain the excess oil.
  • Serve hot.
Notes:
  • If you want it to be more spicy you can add more pepper powder.
  • You can prepare bread crumbs at home easily in a blender. Just cut the bread slices in to small pieces. Just press the whip button few times till you get it powdered.

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