Goan Squid Masala Recipe (Mankyo Masala)

goan style squid masala served in a white bowl on a brown counter top.

Goan Squid Masala Recipe (Mankyo Masala)

Goan squid masala recipe (mankyo masala) with step-by-step photos and a video. It is a spicy and tangy, semi-thick squid curry recipe made with fresh squid cooked in spiced onion tomato masala. Make this authentic Goan style mankyo masala easily at home. Perfect for serving with pav, steaming rice, bread, or parotta.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main

Cuisine: Goan, Indian

Servings: people

Calories: 183kcal

Author: Preeti Nayak

Equipment

1 Heavy bottom pan with lid

Ingredients

500 grams of fresh squid frozen works too
2-3 teaspoon oil
2 onions chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tomatoes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
3-4 kokum
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 green chillies
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

Heat 2-3 teaspoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Stir and cook until onions are lightly golden. Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook it for a minute to remove the raw smell.
2-3 teaspoon oil, 2 onions, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
Add tomatoes and salt. Stir and cook until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy. If it sticks at the bottom, add a little water and stir. Cook until it starts to leave oil from the sides.
2 tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt
Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder, 2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
Add water to adjust the consistency of the masala. Do not add too much water at this stage, as the squid will release some water while cooking. This is a semi-thick curry you can add more water later if needed. Cook it for a minute.
Add squid and kokum. Combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the squid is cooked through. Squids cook fast, do not overcook.
500 grams of fresh squid, 3-4 kokum
Add lemon juice, green chillies, and coriander leaves. You can also add ¼ teaspoon pepper powder here for extra heat. Combine and cook it for a minute. Remove from heat. Squid or calamari masala is ready. Enjoy with Pav, Poi, bread or rice.
1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 green chillies, 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Video

Notes

Don’t overcook this Goan squid curry. Squid cooks really fast, within 4-5 minutes. If you cook it longer than required, it turns rubbery. I always switch off the flame as soon as it is soft.
When your masala is ready and starts leaving oil, it is time to add the squid. Mix, cover, and cook just for a few minutes. It keeps the texture perfect and juicy.

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