1 In a wok or pan heat oil add cumin, mustard seeds and allow to splutter. 2  Add curry leaves, onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste and saute until onion becomes soft. 3  Once onions becomes soft and brown add red chili, turmeric and coriander seeds powders and cook for 2 minutes in slow flame. Wash and chop sotong or squid in medium size pieces, marinate it with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt for 15 to 20 mins or until required. 2  Before adding to curry rinse 2-3 times in water. 3  Peel and slice onion, slit green chilies, chop tomato and coriander, mint leaves.
Though only in power for a little over 200 years, the Persians conquered lands that covered over 2 million square miles. From the southern portions of Egypt to parts of Greece and then east to parts of India, the Persian Empire was known for its military strength and wise rulers. Date Event 550 B.C.
Map of the Persian Empire. The Medo-Persian empire is considered the most powerful of the ancient powers. At its height, during the reign of Darius I the Great, it controlled more than 2.9 million square miles (7.5 million square kilometers) of land and spanned three continents (Asia, Africa and Europe). Its control extending eastward into India and reached westward to Greece.