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Stuffed Squid

Filed Under (Seafood) by Laura on 15-06-2008

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Joshy is the one who usually cooks the squid and mussels at home, and he wanted to try something different this time. So this dish has the squid baked with a spicy filling of potato, egg and spices. It turned out quite delicious!

Serves : 2

Ingredients
  • 1 Squid tube

    • For the marinade
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • Salt to taste

    For the Stuffing
  • ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2-3 Curry Leaves
  • 4-5 Shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Egg, boiled and chopped into small bits
  • 1 Potato, boiled and mashed
  • 1 tbsp Curd
  • Salt to taste

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    Method
    1. Wash the squid and marinate for about half an hour with the turmeric, chilli powder, vinegar and salt.
    2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard. Once it splutters, add the curry leaves and green chillies and saute for a minute.
    3. Add the shallots and fry until golden brown.
    4. Add the turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala and fry for a minute.
    5. Add the boiled egg, potato, curd and salt and fry for 2 minutes.
    6. Stuff the cooked mixture into the squid tube leaving about half centimetre empty on both ends.
    7. Place the stuffed squid onto a greased baking tray, spray the surface of the squid with some olive oil and place it in the oven. Cook for about 15 minutes
    8. Heat about 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the squid on the both sides for about 1-2 minutes each.
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