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Fresh Squid in Bengaluru
Tender rings, cleaned and prepped.
Also known as: Squid · Koonthal · Kanava · Nangu
Tender rings, cleaned & prepped for the pan.
About Squid
Squid — Koonthal in Malayalam, Kanava in Tamil, Nangu in coastal Karnataka — is the tender cephalopod that turns a Friday-night into a party. The clean tubes cut into rings, the tentacles left whole, and the whole thing responds beautifully to heat — either very brief (a 60-second flash fry) or very long (a 45-minute slow-cook curry). Anything in between and you get rubber.
Squid is one of the leanest, cleanest sources of high-quality protein — very low fat, high in selenium, copper and B12 — and it takes to strong Indian masalas the same way as prawns. In Kerala, koonthal roast is the definitive preparation. In Mangalorean kitchens, squid ghee roast is a chef's-table dish. Along the Chettinad coast, kanava curry is layered with black pepper and fennel and star anise.
We deliver squid cleaned, deheaded, quill-removed and ready to cook. Tell us on WhatsApp whether you want tubes only, or tubes plus tentacles, or whole-cleaned — and we prep accordingly.
Cuts we offer
- Whole cleaned (tube + tentacles)
- Tubes only, ring-cut (5 mm rings)
- Tubes only, uncut — for stuffing
How to cook Squid
The Mangalorean squid ghee roast is the standard everyone measures against: cut the tubes into rings, sear briefly in ghee with curry leaves, remove; build a red byadgi-chilli masala with tamarind and jaggery; return the squid and toss for 90 seconds on high heat. For a Kerala koonthal roast, use a coconut-oil-and-shallot masala with black pepper and a small amount of coconut milk. For a stuffed squid, fill uncut tubes with a spiced masala of finely chopped onion, tomato, prawn and coriander, pin shut, and pan-braise for 25 minutes.
How we deliver it fresh
We source from the coast in the morning, chill it on ice for the drive to Bengaluru and pack it hygienically before it leaves for your door in KR Puram, Whitefield, Marathahalli or the surrounding areas. Nothing here is frozen for days on end and nothing here is chemically treated — the only preservation is temperature. If you order in the morning we deliver the same day; if you order later, we schedule you into the next available slot on WhatsApp before we pack.
Frequently asked about Squid
Are the squid cleaned before delivery?
Yes, by default — deheaded, quill removed, ink sac cleared, and rinsed. Ring-cut is optional; tell us on WhatsApp.
What is the minimum I can order?
Standard minimum is 500g. Squid usually comes in medium-to-large tubes; 500g gives you a generous 3-person portion.
Why does squid turn rubbery?
Squid should either be cooked very fast (under 2 minutes) or very slow (over 30 minutes). Anywhere in between and the proteins seize — that is the rubber. Respect one of the two ends and you have perfectly tender squid.
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Order Squid on WhatsApp
Tell us the cut and quantity — we confirm today’s exact price on WhatsApp before your order is packed.