Calamari Tawa Masala recipe by Sameer S Nilatkar
It was a long, leisurely weekend, and I had envisioned an exhilarating trip to Goa, with its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant nightlife. However, my excitement quickly faded when I checked the flight tickets. To my dismay, the prices were astronomical, leaving me with a heavy heart. The peak tourist season had turned Goa into a bustling hive of activity, with hotels crowded to capacity.
As a passionate long-distance biker, I had considered the idea of riding down to Goa. This option would allow me full control over my itinerary and the freedom to explore at my own pace. Yet, my fellow bikers were reluctant to embark on another journey so soon, especially after our recent, exhausting ride to Goa for Rider Mania just a week earlier.
Despite my dejection, I couldn’t shake off the vibrant spirit of Goa. Yesterday, while wandering through the lively fish market, the sight of fresh calamari caught my eye, instantly igniting my imagination. At that moment, I decided to bring a taste of Goa to my home kitchen. With newfound enthusiasm, I eagerly made my way to the stove, ready to try my hand at a delightful Calamari Tawa Masala recipe—simple to make and perfect for savouring alongside a refreshing drink.
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 30 mins
Total Time – 40 mins
Serves – 4
Ingredients :
Calamari / Squid – 400 gm
Oil – 40 ml
Onions – 225 gm
Turmeric ( Haldi pod ) – ½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Ginger – 5 gm
Garlic – 6 cloves
Green Chillies – 10 gm
Lime – 1
Coriander leaves – few sprigs
Coconut – ½
Salt – to taste
Method :
- Wash and clean the Squid.
- Slice half the onions finely.
- Grind remaining onions with turmeric, chilli powder, ginger and garlic to a smooth paste.
- Heat oil. Fry sliced onions till crisp brown. Remove and drain.
- In the same oil, fry ground spices.
- Add Calamari and salt. Fry for a few minutes.
- Add a little water. Cover and cook on a sim flame for 20 minutes.
- Grate coconut and extract thick milk. Add coconut milk and fried onions to the prawn
mixture. - Once Calamari are nearly cooked add green chillies and juice of a lime. ( make sure the the water is drained and consistency is thick )
- Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
