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Last Modified June 12, 2020

Squid Ink Sodhi Recipe Sri Lanka (Kanava/Cuttlefish Ink)

You may have tasted a variety of squid dishes, but have you ever tasted squid ink sodhi? If not, here is the right time to give it a try on this unique seafood dish. Today, I am going to show you how to cook Sri Lankan squid ink sodhi recipe at home.

Squid ink, also known as cephalopod ink, is a dark ink produced by a squid as a defense mechanism. Usually, it is located inside the squid’s tummy.

People in Sri Lanka make squid ink sodhi very often for lunch.

Alright, let’s see how to prepare an easy squid ink sodhi recipe at home in Sri Lankan style.

Squid Ink Sodhi Recipe Sri Lanka (Kanava/Cuttlefish Ink)

My Favorite Combos

1. This Recipe + Rice + Squid Curry + Spinach Curry
2. This Recipe +  String Hoppers + Squid Curry + Dhal Curry + Coconut Sambol
3. This Recipe + Puttu + Whole Squid Curry + Egg Fry

Squid Ink Sodhi Recipe

Ingredients
  • Squid arm, tentacles, and head – 100g
  • Squid ink – 3 or 4 portions
  • Water – 700ml
  • Onion – 50g
  • Green chili – 2 or 3
  • Garlic cloves – 2 or 3
  • Fenugreek seeds – ¼ teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Lime – ½
  • Curry leaves – Few
  • Salt – As you need
Notes

1. The number of ink containers is doesn’t matter for this recipe. You can make this recipe even with one squid ink container.

2. After you eat this squid ink sodhi, your next stool will look dark, don’t panic.

Instructions

1. Clean the squid and tear apart the head of the squid from its body. Then carefully take off the ink with its container which is located inside every squid’s body.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

2. Get ready with squid’s arm, tentacles, and head.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

3. Slice the onion, green chili, and garlic as shown in the picture below. Also, get ready with curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and lime.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

4. Now add squid ink containers and water in a bowl. squeeze the ink containers and let the water become dark in color.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

5. Place the skillet on the stove and add squid’s tentacles, arms, and heads. On top of that, add turmeric powder, salt, and black ink water. Mix them well and cook covered under high flame for 5 minutes.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

6. Add fenugreek seeds, onion, green chili, garlic, and curry leaves.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

7. Cook Covered under high flame for 5 minutes.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

8. Finally, switch off the flame and add the lime juice. Give one last good mix.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

9. This is how to make the best Sri Lankan squid ink sodhi recipe at home. Serve and enjoy this unique squid ink sodhi.

Squid Ink Recipe | Kanava Sothi | Cuttlefish Ink Cook Sri Lanka

Here is the Video of this Recipe
So, what do you think about this Sri Lankan squid ink sodhi recipe? I hope you liked this unique cuttlefish dish. When you have all the ingredients give it a try on this awesome dish, you will like it for sure.

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Squid Ink Sodhi Recipe Sri Lanka (Kanava/Cuttlefish Ink)
 
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Prep time
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Author: Rocy
Recipe type: Non-Vegetarian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
  • Squid arm, tentacles, and head - 100g
  • Squid ink - 3 or 4 portions
  • Water - 700ml
  • Onion - 50g
  • Green chili - 2 or 3
  • Garlic cloves - 2 or 3
  • Fenugreek seeds - ¼ teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon
  • Lime - ½
  • Curry leaves - Few
  • Salt - As you need
Instructions
  1. Clean the squid and tear apart the head of the squid from its body. Then carefully take off the ink with its container which is located inside every squid’s body.
  2. Get ready with squid's arm, tentacles, and head.
  3. Slice the onion, green chili, and garlic. Also, get ready with curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and lime.
  4. Now add squid ink containers and water in a bowl. squeeze the ink containers and let the water become dark in color.
  5. Place the skillet on the stove and add squid's tentacles, arms, and heads. On top of that, add turmeric powder, salt, and black ink water. Mix them well and cook covered under high flame for 5 minutes.
  6. Add fenugreek seeds, onion, green chili, garlic, and curry leaves.
  7. Cook Covered under high flame for 5 minutes.
  8. Finally, switch off the flame and add the lime juice. Give one last good mix.
  9. This is how to make the best Sri Lankan squid ink sodhi recipe at home. Serve and enjoy this unique squid ink sodhi.
Notes
1. The number of ink containers is doesn't matter for this recipe. You can make this recipe even with one squid ink container.
2. After you eat this squid ink sodhi, your next stool will look dark, don't panic.
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