Fried Calamari and Spices

Calamari Pakoras

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Preparation info
  • 6 to 8

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Art of Parsi Cooking: Reviving an Ancient Cuisine

By Niloufer Mavalvala

Published 2016

  • About

Parsis have borrowed Pakoras from their Indian hosts. Crisply fried, it is a snack-food traditionally made with onions, potatoes and green chillies, served with tamarind and date chutney to dunk in. It is also associated with rainy days and a hot cup of tea!

The Calamari Pakora is a personal favourite and a new addition. As the culinary world gets more daring it seems nothing is out of bounds. Let’s call this one Parsi-fusion. Serve these crisp freshly fried Calamari Pakoras with a