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.
From 539 BC to 331 BC, the Persian Empire was the most powerful state in the world. Ruled from Persia (now Iran), it stretched from Egypt to India. It had rich resources of water, fertile farmland, and gold. The Persians worshiped a fire god, Zoroaster.