Fried Squid (Calamari)

Prep. 15 mins

Cooking 5 mins

Serving 4

Easy

INGREDIENTS Measurements

1/2 kg cleansed squid

1 cup buttermilk

3 Tbsp lemon juice

1 cup flour

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

Oil for frying

Salt and pepper

1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped

1 Tbsp tomato, finely chopped

1 Tbsp capers, finely chopped

1 tsp tamarind paste

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 cup ketchup

Mix all ingredients, season with salt and pepper.

• Cut squid into rings.
• Mix buttermilk with lemon juice, add squid rings, cover and keep refrigerated for at least 2 hours or a day.
• Season flour with salt, pepper, cumin and coriander.
• Heat oil in sauce pan or deep fryer.
• Remove squid rings from buttermilk, dip into seasoned flour. Dredge, shaking off excess flour.
• Place the coated rings in the hot oil and fry in small batches, turning occasionally until golden on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
• Serve hot or warm with the sauce.