Spicy Chili Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 Squid Curry

squid

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken is often more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

Clean and prepare the squid, being careful not to break the ink sack.

Remove the bone and clean inside the body of the squid.

Wash and drain the squid after cleaning.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan until hot.

Fry cardamoms, cinnamon, and cloves for 1 minute.

Add chopped garlic, green chilies, and onion, frying for a couple of minutes.

Add red chili powder, Jaffna curry powder, turmeric, black pepper, and salt, mixing well.

Fry chopped tomato and add goraka.

Add 1/4 cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add squid one by one to avoid making the curry too watery.

Cook for about 10 minutes and check for salt.

Add 3 tablespoons of coconut milk, which is optional.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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