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.
At that time, Persia was the largest empire the world had ever seen. Its powerful kings ruled. over lands in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. During the 400s B.C.E., the Persians invaded. Greece, and the Persian wars began. To fight the Persians, the Greek city-states eventually joined together as allies. Allies are states that agree to help each other against a common enemy. Compared with Persia, these tiny Greek city-states had much less land and far fewer people. How could they possibly turn back such a powerful invader?