Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Varutharacha Koondhal Curry (Squid Curry)

It is been few weeks I've made this curry, but was not able to post. Varutharacha curries are one of my favorite except the fact that it requires some roasting and grinding. But its taste compensate for all the efforts involved. Whenever I make it I always cook some extra rice. It is also a great combination with puttu.


Ingredients:
Koondhal (Squid) - 300 gm
Grated Coconut - 1 cup
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 t spoon
Coriander Powder - 2 t spoon
Chilly Powder - 1 t spoon
Dried Chilly - 2 nos
Potato - 2 small chopped into small cubes
Tomato - 1 medium sliced
Onion - 1 small sliced length wise
Green Chilly - 1 split into half
Cooking Oil - 2 1/2 table spoon
Salt - To taste
Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
Coconut Slices - chopped into fine pieces
Mustard Seeds - 1 t spoon

Preparation:
  1. Clean and chop the squids into small square pieces.
  2. Heat a pan and add one table spoon oil and roast the grated coconut.
  3. Once it turns light brown add chilly powder, coriander powder, dried red chillies and roast it well.
  4. Once roasted, transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool. Grind this into a paste using a mixer/grinder.
  5. Take an earthern pot (chatti) and add the chopped squid pieces and cook it with 1 cup of water, chopped potatoes, turmeric powder, sliced onions, green chillies, tomato and salt.
  6. Once cooked, add the grinded paste and cook for about 7 minutes and keep aside.
  7. Heat a pan and add the remaining oil.
  8. Splutter mustard seeds and add the coconut pieces.
  9. Once fried add the curry leaves and transfer these contents to the curry.
Your delicious varutharacha koondhal curry is ready to serve with hot white rice or puttu.

42 comments :

  1. looks yummy!!! adipoli with puttu...

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  2. The curry looks so spicy and yummy...very tempting clicks :)

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  3. As i don't eat squid may be will try with chicken

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  4. never had squid and hv no plans to try it too. But the curyy looks nice and spicy. guess it will work as a fine fish curry too

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  5. Hi Aparna,
    I don't eat squid, but can I replace it with chicken or mutton? As the gravy looks yummy...
    Deepa

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  6. Luks sooo tasty n inviting nte!!!
    Evide poyi maranju ennu alochichthe ullu...mmm squid vangan poyatha alle?

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  7. I have never tried squid so far but your gravy looks very tempting,will do that with prawns...

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  8. enikkum varutharacha currykal valiya eshtamanu.....adipoli

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  9. adipoli kuttan!!....but i never tried dis squid..

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  10. Never tried any dish with squid..Ithupole undakki thannal oru kai nokkam..Looks mouthwatering nd yummy..

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  11. Squid curry sounds amazing..i do masalas with squid, gravy looks awesome, will try next time..

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  12. @ deepa,You can do with prawns, chicken , mutton, eggs, fish etc.@ sangi squid vangi varan late aayipoyyi :P

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  13. Wow!! adipoli...njanum ithuvare koonthal ingane vechittilla..looks mouthwatering..yummy yumm

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  14. I agree with u ....that grinding is a headache, but the after taste worth it all...love thenga aracha curry..it has a unique taste and flavour....just posted one with chicken:).....Yours look real good da...

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  15. wooow,,looks delicious n mouthwatering,,,i like squids but i tasted only deep fried,,now i got to know this version sure will try once,,thanks for sharing dear,,take care n keep smiling

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  16. fantastic..varutharachathu enthum enikku priyappettathanu...this looks terrific

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  17. Hi, i am kamalika..new to the blog world...am on the verge of making co bloggers...welcome to mu blog...following u...

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  18. HI Aparna..looks delicious..WE love varutharacha curries....
    Love
    Kairali sisters

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  19. an award waiting for u in my blog..

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  20. Hey Aparna, luv the recipe dear. I have shared this sweet award on my blog with you. Please do collect and post it.

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  21. hey this looks awesome..i nenevr eat squid but i guess can try with fish..

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  22. Da,
    nattil povuva?ennanu?

    apple chutneyum broccli fry yum okke nte parikshnangal anu he he

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  23. ayo!da!chodichallo!oonum venda sukhamayi poyi vannal mathi nte...kutu

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  24. Aparna Dear, awards waiting for you..please do collect them..
    http://www.nithubala.com/2010/03/its-award-time.html

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  25. I never prepared squid. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. Looks delicious, spicy and yummy.

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  26. wow lovely squids curry aparna...looks so spicy n tempting

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  27. Your curry looks fantastic! kandittu kothiyakunnu. First time here..You have got lots of yummy nadan recipes here! Glad to follow you..

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  28. kidilan dear..ente fridgil undu squid nale thoran enu vijarichu vangiyatha..

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  29. Please Collect ur award from my blog.

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  30. adipoli aayittundu.. :)i just came across your blog and i am happy that i did it.. :) i love squid very much..pakshe varukkaaraanu pathivu. :)

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  31. hi d curry looks spicy n yummy...fst time here..u have wonderful collection...wil keep visiting..

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  32. Dear Aparna,
    There is an award waiting for you in my blog. Please accept it.
    Enjoy
    Have a nice weekend
    Deepa
    http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/

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  33. Squid? Would have to think about that for a long time, grins.

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  34. Adipoli Koondhal curry! kothiyavunnu!

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  35. Looks great. Wonderful click. There is something waiting for you in my blog. Plz collect it :)

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  36. Never tried it before. New recipe to me. But love the spicy mix. Yummy and nice clicks.

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  37. Never tried like this,looks interesting.Thanks for visiting my blog & ur comments.Keep in touch

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  38. hi d curry looks spicy n yummy...first time here..u have wonderful collection...will keep visiting..

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  39. wow the koonthal curry is really superb yarr..
    we like any curry with fried coconut.good one

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  40. Kollalo.. looks great.. First time here.. You have a wonderful space.. Happy to follow you..

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  41. thanks friends for all ur sweet comments..:) will visit ur blogs too from now on..cheers!!!!

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