Mangalore Squid Sukka (Dry-Roasted Squid with Coconut)
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Ingredients
- 500 g cleaned squid rings
- 50 g desiccated coconut
- 4 dried red chillies
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 10 g fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 10 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 276 kcal
- Protein
- 21.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 9.3 g
- of which sugars
- 3.1 g
- Fat
- 16.5 g
- of which saturates
- 12.8 g
- Fibre
- 2.8 g
- Salt
- 0.15 g
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Method
- 1
Dry-roast the desiccated coconut and dried red chillies for 2-3 minutes until golden; set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a wide pan, add the sliced onion and fry for 7 minutes until golden.
- 3
Add the garlic, ginger and curry leaves, and fry for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the squid rings and ground turmeric, and cook over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through (take care not to overcook, or the squid will turn rubbery).
- 5
Stir in the roasted coconut and chillies, and toss for 1-2 minutes until well coated.
- 6
Serve hot with rice.

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