Jul 14 2026
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Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Mise en Place
Time1h
Serves4

chickpea flour, coconut lime raita, chilis, tomato sumac jam, pistachio dukkah

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Coconut Lime Raita

Tomato Sumac Jam

Pistachio Dukkah

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Dredge the calamari rings in the mixture until well coated.

  2. 2

    Make Coconut Lime Raita

    In a bowl, combine coconut yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Tomato Sumac Jam

    In a saucepan, combine chopped tomatoes, sugar, sumac, and salt. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

  4. 4

    Make Pistachio Dukkah

    Toast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant. Let cool, then blend with pistachios and salt until coarsely ground.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated calamari rings in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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