Method

• Clean 7-8 squids. Separate the main body from the fins and tentacles. 

For the stuffing:

• Finely chop the fins and tentacles and keep aside. These will be needed for the stuffing. 

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add the onions. Sauté the onions until translucent. 

• To this, add the chopped squid fins and tentacles and cook for about 3 minutes. 

• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes turn mushy.

• Add 2 tbsp of Rechado masala, 1 tbsp of Tomato ketchup and mix. Cook until the mixture starts to release oil. 

• Add chopped coriander leaves and mix.

• Turn the flame off and keep aside.

Stuffing the squids:

• Take a squid and stuff until 3/4th full with the stuffing prepared. 

• Using a toothpick, seal the open end of the squid (weave pattern)

• Similarly, stuff the rest of the squids. 

Frying the stuffed squids:

• In another pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and fry the squids until cooked and keep aside. They will turn golden brown at this stage. 

• Now, reuse the same pan in which we made the stuffing and add 1 tbsp oil. 

• To this, add 2 tbsp rechado masala, 1 tbsp of Tomato ketchup, mix and cook it for about 1 minute. 

• Add 1/2 cup water and give the contents a mix.

• Add salt as per taste.

• Once the gravy slightly thickens, carefully place the fried squids and coat them with the gravy. 

• As you cook, you will notice that the gravy thickens. Turn the flame off once you attain the desired consistency of the gravy. 

• Serve Hot! 

Modification: You may also stuff the squids using prawns and preparing the stuffing in the same way as mentioned.