KANAVA THORAN ( KOONTHAL / SQUID / CALAMARI STIR FRY)

Kanava Thoran

Serves:3 to 4
Recipe adapted from : Manorama
Ingredients

1. Kanava /Squid-(cut into small pieces)- 250 gms
2. Turmeric powder- 3/4 tsp
3. Kudampuli /Fish tamarind- 2 small pieces
4. Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
5. Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tsp
6. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
7. Shallots-sliced- 3/4 cup
8. Green chilies-(cut vertically)- 2 to 3 nos( or to taste)
9. Ginger-chopped- 1 tsp
10. Garlic-chopped- 1 tsp
11. Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
12. Kashmiri chili powder- 1/2 tsp( or to taste)
13. Fennel powder- 3/4 tsp
14. Grated coconut- 3/4 to 1 cup
15. Salt- To taste
16. Oil- as required

Directions

• In a pan combine together kanava/squid,1/4 tsp turmeric powder ,kudampuli and salt.Cover and cook until done.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan ( or a manchatti ),add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add fenugreek seeds and saute for few seconds.
• Add curry leaves,shallots,green chilies,ginger and garlic.Saute until it turns golden brown.

• Now add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder,coriander powder ,kashmiri chili powder and fennel powder.Saute for few seconds.

• Now add grated coconut and salt to taste.Mix well until combined.

• Add cooked kanava/squid and mix well.cook for few more minutes. Add more curry leaves ,if required.

BEETROOT THORAN / BEETROOT STIR FRY

Beetroot Thoran

Ingredients

1. Beetroot-finely chopped/grated- 2 cups
2. Onion-finely chopped- 1/4 cup
3. Green chilies-cut vertically- 1 or 2 nos ( according to taste)
4. Curry leaves- few
5. Ginger-finely chopped- 1/4 tsp( see notes)
6. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup heaped(see notes)
7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
8. Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
9. Salt- to taste
10. Oil- as required

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl,combine together beetroot,onion,green chilies,curry leaves,ginger,grated coconut,turmeric powder and salt to taste.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add the beetroot mixture and stir well.Bring everything to the center of the pan to make a heap.Cover and cook until done for about 5 - 6 minutes on a low flame.
• Uncover and saute for 1 - 2 minutes.Serve with rice.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of grated coconut according to your taste.

SPICY KERALA CHICKEN FRY

Spicy Kerala Chicken Fry

Ingredients

1. Chicken-(medium sized pieces)- 500 gms
2. Onion-sliced- 1/2 cup(one medium sized)
3. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
4. Oil- as required

For Masala paste

1. Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tsp( or to taste)
2. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
3. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
4. Fennel seeds- 3/4 to 1 tsp
5. Black pepper corns- 1/2 to 1 tsp
6. Green chilies- 1 or 2 nos( according to taste)
7. Ginger- 1 inch piece
8. Garlic- 3 to 4 large cloves
9. Vinegar- 1 tsp
10. Water- as required
11. Salt- to taste

Directions

• In a blender,combine together all the ingredients listed under 'For masala paste' and blend to form a smooth paste.
• Rub this onto the chicken pieces and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
• In a heavy bottomed pan cover and cook the marinated chicken until it is 3/4 th done.Keep aside
• Heat oil in a pan( use oil just enough to shallow fry the chicken pieces) and add the cooked chicken pieces , sliced onion and curry leaves,fry until it turns golden brown,carefully turning once or twice in between.
• Add more curry leaves if required.

Serve with rice or chapathi.

BLACKBERRY-BANANA SMOOTHIE

Balckberry-Banana smoothie

Ingredients

1. Banana- 1 large
2. Fresh Blueberries- 1/2 cup
3. Apple juice- 1/2 to 3/4 cup( or as required)
4. Honey- to taste

Directions

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender.Blend until smooth.
• Serve immediately.

NOTES: 

• You can also use frozen banana ,if desired.
• Vegan option- Use agave nectar instead of honey.