Fried chilli squids aka calamari

Squids are often called as calamari in the fish markets and restaurants. Squids, sometimes considered shellfish are related to octopuses. More information on squids is here at wiki.

Let us present to you one of our favorite seafood recipes today - the fried chilli squids.

Thoroughly cleaned squid

Fried chilli squids aka calamari recipe

Ingredients:
Squids - 1/2 kg or about 10 squids, cleaned well and sliced into pieces (How to clean squids?)
Onions - 2 medium size, finely sliced
Green chillies - 5, medium size, finely chopped
Garlic - 4 beads, crushed
Vinegar - 2 teaspoons
Black pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Cummin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon or adjusted to taste

Method: Heat oil in a frying pan and when very hot put in the onions. When onions turns limp, add the squids. Cover with a lid, bring slowly to boil, and cook till all the water of the squids is dried. Add all other ingredietns together at this time and stir-fry the squids till brown. Serve hot garnished with lemon wedges and sweet bell pepper slices.

Traditional Indian Home Cooking Recipe: Fried chilli squids