Goan Cafreal Stuffed Squids
Tender squids stuffed with hot and tangy Goan cafreal masala. learn how to make this recipe with easy step-by-step instructions and images.
I love trying out new spices, condiments and masala pastes. That’s why I made these tasty stuffed squid with a Goan twist, using well-known Goan cafreal masala for the filling. Cafreal is a dish that came to the region during Portuguese rule. if you are interested in making chicken Carfreal, you can find the recipe here,
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What you need to make this recipe
- Coriander leaves- Coriander is the main ingredient, giving the dish its signature vibrant green colour.
- Mint leaves – Mint leaves are added to give brightness to the dish.
- Vegetables- Onion, Green chilly and tomato are used for the stuffing.
- Ginger & Garlic Paste – Ginger & Garlic paste gives a punchy Savoury flavour to the dish and helps tenderise the ingredients.
- Spices – Spices like peppercorn, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, clove and cinnamon are used to build a rich and fragrant base.
- Prawn– Fresh small-sized prawns are used in this dish, as it’s ideal for stuffing. You can even add squid tentacles along with the prawns.
- Squid– Use Fresh squid. clean and keep it aside.
How to make Goan Crab Xacuti
For the prawn stuffing, heat oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp chopped garlic. Add chopped onion, sauté for 1-2 mins till translucent. Add chopped tomato and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add the washed prawns, add salt and the cafreal masala. Cook the prawns on a low flame for 2-3 mins. Turn off the flame.
Fill the stuffing in each squid pocket and seal the ends with toothpicks. To ensure that the stuffing remains in the pockets.
In a frying pan, add 2 tbsp of oil, and place the stuffed squids.
Cook on each side for 2 mins.
Add 2 tbsp cafreal masala along with 1/8th cup water. And cook on high flame for about 2-3 mins. The masala has to coat the squids from all sides.
Serve the stuffed squids with fish curry and rice. Enjoy!!
Goan Cafreal Stuffed Squids
Ingredients
For Prawn Stuffing
- 3-4 tbsp Cafreal Masala
- 1-2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger Garlic
- 1 cup Chopped Onion
- 1/4 cup Chopped Tomato
- 1/2 cup Prawns
- Salt to taste
For Squid Marination
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 4-6 Nos. Squid
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp Cafreal Masala
Instructions
- Clean and wash the squid pocket. Marinate with turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice and 1 tbsp of cafreal masala. Keep it aside.
- For the prawn stuffing, heat oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp chopped garlic.
- Add chopped onion, sauté for 1-2 mins till translucent. Add chopped tomato and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the washed prawns, add salt and cook the prawns on a low flame for 2-3 mins. Turn off the flame.
- Fill the stuffing in each squid pocket and seal the ends with toothpicks. To ensure that the stuffing remains in the pockets.
- In a frying pan or the same skillet, add 2 tbsp of oil, and place the stuffed squids.
- Cook on each side for 2 mins.
- Add 2 tbsp cafreal masala along with 1/8th cup water. And cook on high flame for about 2-3 mins.
- The masala has to coat the squids from all sides.
- Serve the stuffed squids. Enjoy!!
Notes
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