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Spicy Creole Octopus Curry Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • remove the black eye of the octopus found on the "bonnet" or head or ask the fishmonger to do it
  • place the whole octopus in a large heavy based pan and cover with water.
  • boil on medium heat for about 45mins-1 hr..dont be alarmed if the Octopus turned pink or reddish..its normal..do not reduce the time..this amount of time is essential to soften the octopus meat
  • allow to cool and cut into small pieces with a sharp knife
  • now heat the oil in a large heavy based pan
  • add the chopped onions, ginger and garlic, tomato and the 1tbs mixture of cardamon etc...
  • stir fry for 2 minutes to fragant the oil
  • add the octopus meat and curry leaves and mix well
  • add the paprika, saffron and curry to the tomato paste and the 2 tbs water..mix to get a nice paste
  • add to the octopus in the pa and mix well
  • add the coconut milt and reduce heat
  • simmer for 45 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the octopus meat is soft
  • remove from heat , squeeze the lemon in cupping your hand underneath to prevent any seeds from falling in the curry
  • add salt and pepper according to taste
  • a tbs of sweet chutney may also be added
  • serve with boiled basmati rise..
  • enjoy...

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