Squid Curry Recipe

Name: Squid Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cleaned squid; 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 1 medium onion, cut into fine half rings; 15 fresh curry leaves or 10 fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon curry powder (I use Bolsts Hot Curry Powder, but any will do); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 pound cleaned squid
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1 medium onion, cut into fine half rings
15 fresh curry leaves or 10 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon curry powder (I use Bolsts Hot Curry Powder, but any will do)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Cut the bodies of the squid crossways into 1/4-inch-thick rings and separate the tentacles, cutting up those that seem very long.
2
Wash well and leave to drain in a colander.
3
Pour the oil into a frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
4
When hot, put in the mustard seeds.
5
As soon as they start to pop, a matter of seconds, put in the onions and the curry leaves.
6
Stir and fry until the onions just start to turn brown at the edges.
7
Add the ginger, garlic, and curry powder.
8
Stir for a minute.
9
Add the tomato paste and stir a few times.
10
Now add 2 cups water, the salt, lemon juice, and squid.
11
Stir and bring to a simmer on gentle heat.
12
Simmer the squid, covered, on low heat, stirring now and then, for about 45 minutes or until the squid is tender.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cleaned squid, 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds, 1 medium onion, cut into fine half rings, and more.

Yes, Squid Curry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Squid Curry

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