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Seychellois squid curry (cari kalmar)

Squid, tender and quick to cook, is made into a curry with a tomato and coconut milk sauce. It is a light, fragrant dish, often prepared along the coast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the squid and cut it into rings, keeping the tentacles whole.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the onions for 5 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the garlic and curry powder, then stir for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, add the chilli, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the squid, season with salt and pepper, then simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes, uncovered.
  7. Serve as soon as the squid is tender, with rice.

Variations and tips

Watch the cooking time. Squid turns rubbery if it cooks too long, so keep it in the sauce for 15 minutes at most.

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